Visual Field Dependence Persists in Age-Related Central Visual Field Loss

• DOI: 10.1167/iovs.65.2.22
• Publication Date: 2024-02-12T15:30:58Z
• Authors: Catherine P. Agathos; Natela M. Shanidze
• Keywords: Monocular

Purpose: To examine whether the age-related increase in visual field dependence persists older adults with central loss (CFL). Methods: Twenty individuals CFL were grouped into participants binocular (CFL, n = 9), monocular CFL/relative scotomata (mCFL, 8), and occurring at a young age (yCFL, 3). Seventeen controls age-matched to groups (OA) three yCFL group (yOA). Participants judged tilt direction of rod presented various orientations under conditions without reference. Visual was determined as difference judgment bias between trials examined relative acuity contrast sensitivity. Results: All performed similarly The showed greater than OA (Mann–Whitney U test; 39, P 0.045). However, there no when considering all (Kruskal–Wallis ANOVA; H(2, N 34) 4.31, 0.116). Poorer sensitivity correlated (P 0.017; ρ −0.43). Conclusions: seems exacerbated those dense scotomata. This could be attributed spared peripheral retina orientation motion cues. relationship further suggests that decline function is associated an beyond effects normal aging. These observations can guide tailored care rehabilitation CFL.