SAFETYLIT WEEKLY UPDATE

We compile citations and summaries of about 400 new articles every week.
RSS Feed

HELP: Tutorials | FAQ
CONTACT US: Contact info

Search Results

Journal Article

Citation

Decina LE, Staplin LK, Spiegel A, Knoebel KY. Proc. Assoc. Adv. Automot. Med. Annu. Conf. 1991; 35: 133-147.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1991, Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

This study examined the relationship of the crash rate of over 12,400 licensed operators in Pennsylvania with visual performance on contrast sensitivity (6, 12, and 18 cycles/degree), static visual acuity, and horizontal visual fields. Results showed no significant correlation between poor visual performance on visual acuity, horizontal visual fields or selected contrast sensitivity tests and a high incidence of crashes. However, poor performance on a combination of tests describing the current visual standards used by the state and broad contrast sensitivity screening criteria was significantly related to increasing crash rates for 66-75 and 76 and over age groups of drivers. Implications of including contrast sensitivity testing in driver vision screening programs are discussed.

NEW SEARCH


All SafetyLit records are available for automatic download to Zotero & Mendeley
Print