Stereopsis and ageing.
This study reports the prevalence of defective stereopsis in an elderly population. Of 728 individuals over the age of 65 who attempted a Frisby stereotest, only 27% had full stereopsis and 29% had no stereopsis. In the elderly population defective stereopsis is a common finding in the absence of any other ocular morbidity. The prevalence of defective stereopsis increased with age. This finding was noted as a part of a survey of eye health of elderly people living in an inner city. The finding was not associated with any symptoms. The significance of this finding is discussed.
Wright
L A
LA
Institute of Ophthalmology, Department of Preventive Ophthalmology, London, UK.
Wormald
R P
RP
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000375:Aging / Q000502:physiology*; D003867:Depth Perception / Q000502:physiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008131:London / Q000453:epidemiology; D008297:Male; D010468:Perceptual Disorders / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D010865:Pilot Projects; D015995:Prevalence; D014787:Vision Tests