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Developing and Testing a Model to Identify Preventive Vision Loss Among Older Patients in General Practice
Sponsor: University of Copenhagen
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.
Official title: Developing and Testing a Model to Identify Preventive Vision Loss Among Older Patients in General Practice (DETECT)
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
70 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
460
Start Date
2024-05-15
Completion Date
2027-07-15
Last Updated
2025-06-11
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
focus on vision impairment in older patients in general practice
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.
Locations (2)
Søndre Lægehus (GP practice)
Køge, Køge, Denmark
Louise Uhre General Practice
Køge, Denmark