Developing and Testing a Model to Identify Preventive Vision Loss Among Older Patients in General Practice
Developing and Testing a Model to Identify Preventive Vision Loss Among Older Patients in General Practice (DETECT)
University of Copenhagen
460 participants
May 15, 2024
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
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.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria3
- +70 years
- One or more chronic diseases
- Are followed by GP du to chronic disease
Exclusion Criteria3
- Dementia diagnosis
- Known eye-diseases or are currently followed by private ophtalmologist
- Not able to understand Danish
Interventions
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.
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NCT07015034