Developing and Testing a Model to Identify Preventive Vision Loss Among Older Patients in General Practice

Conditions studied

Vision Impairment and Blindness, Glaucoma, Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Cataract, Diabetic Retinopathy

About this study

In this cohort study, the investigators will test vision screenings in Danish general practice for patients over 70 years of age with minimum one chronic condition. The main outcome is detection of vision impairment and secondary outcome is detection of conditions needing ophthalmologic follow-up but not presenting vision impairment at present time.

Interventions

• Other: focus on vision impairment in older patients in general practice — GP or GP nurse carry out the three vision tests. All patients visit optician shop collaborating with the project. An ophthalmologist review data from optometrists and provide an epicrisis to general practice. In case of acute conditions, the ophthalmologist is responsible for expedient treatment. If the patient needs further control by ophthalmologist within 12 month waiting time, general practice are responsible for referring the patient.

Primary outcomes

• Recruitment feasibility (From invitation to participate to enrollment within 4 weeks)
• Adherence (From enrollment to completion of GP intervention within 3 weeks.)
• Adherence (From enrollment to completion of optometrist testing within 5 months.)
• Acceptability (From enrollment to interview within 12 months.)

Eligibility information

Study locations

• GP practices, Copenhagen, Capital Region Denmark
• GP practices, Køge, Region Sjælland Denmark