A half-mile walk decreases visual acuity in active older people.
The influence of a half-mile walk on the visual acuity of older people who engaged in physical activity was examined. 91 elderly people of both sexes (20 men, 71 women; M age = 69 yr., SD = 6) participated. All were assessed before and after the half-mile walking test for visual acuity (Snellen Optotype Scale) and heart rate. The data indicated a significant decrease in visual acuity as a result of the half-mile test.
De Oliveira Filho
Ciro Winckler
CW
Department of Physical Education, São Paulo Federal University, Brazil. cirowin@gmail.com
Dias
Roges Ghidini
RG
Tavares
Graziela Morgana Silva
GM
Santos
Gilmar Moraes
GM
Mazo
Giovana Zarpellon
GZ
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000375:Aging / Q000502:physiology*; D005260:Female; D006339:Heart Rate / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010809:Physical Fitness / Q000502:physiology*; D004856:Postural Balance / Q000502:physiology; D014792:Visual Acuity / Q000502:physiology*; D016138:Walking / Q000502:physiology*