Preference pattern of low vision aids in glaucoma-redefining guidelines

Context: Low vision is an important aspect of glaucoma care which required custom based prescription of low vision devices (LVDs) to suit the needs of the patient. Purpose: To evaluate preference pattern of LVDs in glaucoma patients. Setting and Design: Retrospective hospital-based review in a low vision service of a tertiary eye care center. Materials and Methods: Criteria for low vision was defined as best corrected distance visual acuity Statistics: Multivariate logistic regression was used to assess the association between different variables influencing preference of particular LVD. Results: The mean age of patients ( n = 67) was 50 ± 22.7 (9-83 years) which included 21 developmental (31%), 11 primary angle closure glaucoma (16%) and 35 primary open angle glaucoma (52%) with 61% older than 50 years. On multivariate regression, age P = 0.005), color matching disability (β = 3.08, P = 0.002), glare (β = 2.04, P Conclusions: Younger patients < 30 years with glare and color contrast impairment may be prescribed electronic LVDs for optimal visual function.