Effect of Contrast Sensitivity on Life Style for Different Amount of Deviations

Abstract

Purpose: The aim of the present study is to compare the effect of Contrast Sensitivity on life style for different amount of deviations.

Methods: Prospective, Cross sectional and observational study was performed at tertiary eye care centers. Subjects with Ocular deviation between 10 to 40 prism diopters, Corrected distance Contrast Sensitivity should be greater than 6/18 and Age should be between 10 to 40 years of age were included in the study. Questionnaire was prepared on the effect of Contrast Sensitivity on the Life style in presence of Ocular deviation in different amounts of Deviation. Response score of the subjects were noted and Mean score of the responses were compared in different amounts of deviation. Data was analyzed using SPSS software version 20.

Results: 50 subjects were included in the study. Out of that, 28 subjects were included in 11-20 age group, 18 subjects in 21-30 and 4 subjects were in the age group of 31-40 years. 54% subjects were Females and 46% were Males. Comparison of mean score of Questions on Contrast Sensitivity for different amount of deviation  was analyzed and it shows that with increasing amount of Ocular deviation, Contrast Sensitivity and its effect on Lifestyle hampers more.

Conclusions: In cases of Ocular deviation, with increase in amount of deviation, Contrast Sensitivity and its effect on Lifestyle deteriorates.