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Standardized Russian reading chart for assessing reading parameters
- Authors: Stepanets I.R.1, Koskin S.A.2, Kulikov A.N.3
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Affiliations:
- Clinic “Okodent”
- Pavlov Institute of Physiology of the Russian Academy of Sciences
- Kirov Military Medical Academy
- Issue: Vol 17, No 1 (2024)
- Pages: 51-62
- Section: Experimental trials
- URL: https://journals.eco-vector.com/ov/article/view/622989
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.17816/OV622989
- ID: 622989
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Abstract
BACKGROUND: A number of charts based on checking reading parameters are increasingly being used to assess visual functions. These charts are standardized, translated into many languages. The development of a Russian chart based on international standards and the determination of age norms of clinical reading parameters will allow it to be used for a more accurate assessment of the dynamics of diseases and treatment results.
AIM: The aim is to determine the normal reading parameters in patients of different age groups.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: Based on international standards, two Russian charts have been developed to study reading parameters. Reading parameters were determined during one session in 135 subjects, divided into 3 groups: I — 18–39 years, II — 40–59 years, and III — 60–81 years. Three main parameters were studied: maximum reading speed, critical print size, and reading acuity (RA).
RESULTS: As a result of the study, age norms for basic reading parameters were determined. Maximum reading speed in group I was 192.5 ± 1.2, in group II — 180.6 ± 1.1 and in group III — 168.9 ± 0.8 words/min. Critical print size in group I was 0.14 ± 0.01, in group II — 0.24 ± 0.01, and in group III — 0.36 ± 0.01 logMAR. The reading acuity in group I was 0.009 ± 0.006, in group II — 0.075 ± 0.04, in group III — 0.143 ± 0.005 logMAR. The differences between the studied parameters in groups I/II, I/III and II/III were statistically significant (p < 0.05).
CONCLUSIONS: The indicators of reading parameters obtained during the study can be used as approximate age norms.
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Ivan R. Stepanets
Clinic “Okodent”
Author for correspondence.
Email: stepanetsspbgmu@gmail.com
ORCID iD: 0000-0003-1885-6483
SPIN-code: 6074-3969
ophthalmologist
Russian Federation, 47, bld. 2 Chernaya rechka emb., Saint Petersburg, 197342Sergey A. Koskin
Pavlov Institute of Physiology of the Russian Academy of Sciences
Email: eyemillenium@mail.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0003-3994-9232
SPIN-code: 9882-6880
Scopus Author ID: 14830493600
MD, Dr. Sci. (Medicine), Professor
Russian Federation, Saint PetersburgAlexei N. Kulikov
Kirov Military Medical Academy
Email: alexey.kulikov@mail.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-5274-6993
SPIN-code: 6440-7706
MD, Dr. Sci. (Medicine), Professor
Russian Federation, Saint PetersburgReferences
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