Developing and Testing a Model to Identify Preventive Vision Loss Among Older Patients in General Practice
Sponsor: University of Copenhagen • ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07015034
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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.
Interventions
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focus on vision impairment in older patients in general practice
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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.
Eligibility criteria
Conditions
Locations
- GP practices — Copenhagen, Capital Region, Denmark
- GP practices — Køge, Region Sjælland, Denmark
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