The effect of visual impairment arising from the eye diseases glaucoma and age-related maculopathy on driving safety

Funding Activity

Website
http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1008145

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Driving-related injuries are a serious public health problem for older people. Visual impairment is a significant risk factor for crashes. This prospective study will determine how the eye diseases glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration impact on driving safety. The outcomes will be used to develop a simple, reliable and practical battery of tests that can identify those at risk of crashes and to inform screening and intervention programs, patient education and driver licensing.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2011

End Date: 01-01-2014

Funding Scheme: Project Grants

Funding Amount: $645,591.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Optometry and Ophthalmology not elsewhere classified

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

driving | eye movements | glaucoma | injury prevention | macular degeneration | visual impairment

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