Reliability, normative data, and the effect of age-related macular disease on the Eger Macular Stressometer photostress recovery time

Abstract

Purpose: To assess repeatability and reproducibility, to determine normative data, and to investigate the effect of age-related macular disease, compared with normals, on photostress recovery time measured using the Eger Macular Stressometer (EMS). Method: The study population comprised 49 healthy eyes of 49 participants. Four EMS measurements were taken in two sessions separated by 1 h by two practitioners, with reversal of order in the second session. EMS readings were also taken from 17 age-related maculopathy (ARM), and 12 age-related macular degeneration (AMD), affected eyes. Results: EMS readings are repeatable to within ± 7 s. There is a statistically significant difference between controls and ARM affected eyes (t = 2.169, p = 0.045), and AMD affected eyes (t = 2.817, p = 0.016). The EMS is highly specific, and demonstrates sensitivity of 29% for ARM, and 50% for AMD. Conclusions: The EMS may be a useful screening test for ARM, however, direct illumination of the macula of greater intensity and longer duration may yield less variable results. © 2004 The College of Optometrists.

Publication DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1475-1313.2004.00245.x
Divisions: College of Health & Life Sciences > School of Optometry > Optometry
College of Health & Life Sciences > School of Optometry > Optometry & Vision Science Research Group (OVSRG)
College of Health & Life Sciences
College of Health & Life Sciences > School of Optometry > Vision, Hearing and Language
Additional Information: Meeting of the American-Academy-of-Optometry, HI, 2004. © 2004 The College of Optometrists. Published by Wiley-Blackwell.
Uncontrolled Keywords: age-related macular disease,Eger Macular Stressometer,glare recovery,photostress recovery time,Ophthalmology,Sensory Systems,Health Professions(all)
Publication ISSN: 1475-1313
Last Modified: 02 Jan 2024 08:07
Date Deposited: 08 Apr 2010 12:08
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Published Date: 2004-11
Authors: Bartlett, Hannah E. (ORCID Profile 0000-0002-7531-6902)
Davies, Leon N. (ORCID Profile 0000-0002-1554-0566)
Eperjesi, Frank (ORCID Profile 0000-0003-4358-0095)

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