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Yang J, Alshaikh E, Yu D, Kerwin T, Rundus C, Zhang F, Wrabel CG, Perry L, Lu ZL. Visual Function and Driving Performance Under Different Lighting Conditions in Older Drivers: Preliminary Results From an Observational Study. JMIR Form Res 2024; 8:e58465. [PMID: 38922681 DOI: 10.2196/58465] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2024] [Revised: 05/04/2024] [Accepted: 05/04/2024] [Indexed: 06/27/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Age-related vision changes significantly contribute to fatal crashes at night among older drivers. However, the effects of lighting conditions on age-related vision changes and associated driving performance remain unclear. OBJECTIVE This pilot study examined the associations between visual function and driving performance assessed by a high-fidelity driving simulator among drivers 60 and older across 3 lighting conditions: daytime (photopic), nighttime (mesopic), and nighttime with glare. METHODS Active drivers aged 60 years or older participated in visual function assessments and simulated driving on a high-fidelity driving simulator. Visual acuity (VA), contrast sensitivity function (CSF), and visual field map (VFM) were measured using quantitative VA, quantitative CSF, and quantitative VFM procedures under photopic and mesopic conditions. VA and CSF were also obtained in the presence of glare in the mesopic condition. Two summary metrics, the area under the log CSF (AULCSF) and volume under the surface of VFM (VUSVFM), quantified CSF and VFM. Driving performance measures (average speed, SD of speed [SDspeed], SD of lane position (SDLP), and reaction time) were assessed under daytime, nighttime, and nighttime with glare conditions. Pearson correlations determined the associations between visual function and driving performance across the 3 lighting conditions. RESULTS Of the 20 drivers included, the average age was 70.3 years; 55% were male. Poor photopic VA was significantly correlated with greater SDspeed (r=0.26; P<.001) and greater SDLP (r=0.31; P<.001). Poor photopic AULCSF was correlated with greater SDLP (r=-0.22; P=.01). Poor mesopic VUSFVM was significantly correlated with slower average speed (r=-0.24; P=.007), larger SDspeed (r=-0.19; P=.04), greater SDLP (r=-0.22; P=.007), and longer reaction times (r=-0.22; P=.04) while driving at night. For functional vision in the mesopic condition with glare, poor VA was significantly correlated with longer reaction times (r=0.21; P=.046) while driving at night with glare; poor AULCSF was significantly correlated with slower speed (r=-0.32; P<.001), greater SDLP (r=-0.26; P=.001) and longer reaction times (r=-0.2; P=.04) while driving at night with glare. No other significant correlations were observed between visual function and driving performance under the same lighting conditions. CONCLUSIONS Visual functions differentially affect driving performance in different lighting conditions among older drivers, with more substantial impacts on driving during nighttime, especially in glare. Additional research with larger sample sizes is needed to confirm these results.
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Affiliation(s)
- Jingzhen Yang
- Center for Injury Research and Policy at the Abigail Wexner Research Institute, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH, United States
- Department of Pediatrics, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, United States
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- Center for Injury Research and Policy at the Abigail Wexner Research Institute, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH, United States
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- College of Optometry, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, United States
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- Driving Simulation Laboratory, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, United States
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- Center for Injury Research and Policy at the Abigail Wexner Research Institute, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH, United States
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- Center for Injury Research and Policy at the Abigail Wexner Research Institute, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH, United States
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- Driving Simulation Laboratory, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, United States
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- College of Optometry, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, United States
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- Division of Arts and Sciences, NYU Shanghai, Shanghai, China
- Center for Neural Science and Department of Psychology, New York University, New York, NY, United States
- NYU-ECNU Institute of Brain and Cognitive Science at NYU Shanghai, Shanghai, China
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Lu ZL, Zhao Y, Lesmes LA, Dorr M. Quantification of expected information gain in visual acuity and contrast sensitivity tests. Sci Rep 2023; 13:16795. [PMID: 37798305 PMCID: PMC10556053 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-43913-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2023] [Accepted: 09/29/2023] [Indexed: 10/07/2023] Open
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We make use of expected information gain to quantify the amount of knowledge obtained from measurements in a population. In the first application, we compared the expected information gain in the Snellen, ETDRS, and qVA visual acuity (VA) tests, as well as in the Pelli-Robson, CSV-1000, and qCSF contrast sensitivity (CS) tests. For the VA tests, ETDRS generated more expected information gain than Snellen. Additionally, the qVA test with 15 rows (or 45 optotypes) generated more expected information gain than ETDRS, whether scored with VA threshold alone or with both VA threshold and VA range. Regarding the CS tests, CSV-1000 generated more expected information gain than Pelli-Robson, and the qCSF test with 25 trials generated more expected information gain than CSV-1000, whether scored with AULCSF or with CSF at six spatial frequencies. The active learning-based qVA and qCSF tests have the potential to generate more expected information gain than traditional paper chart tests. Although we have specifically applied it to compare VA and CS tests, expected information gain is a general concept that can be used to compare measurements in any domain.
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- Zhong-Lin Lu
- Division of Arts and Sciences, NYU Shanghai, Shanghai, China.
- Center for Neural Science and Department of Psychology, New York University, 4 Washington Place, New York, NY, 10003, USA.
- NYU-ECNU Institute of Brain and Cognitive Neuroscience at NYU Shanghai, Shanghai, China.
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- Center for Neural Science, New York University, New York, USA
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- Adaptive Sensory Technology Inc., San Diego, CA, USA
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Lu ZL, Zhao Y, Lesmes LA, Dorr M. Quantification of Expected Information Gain in Visual Acuity and Contrast Sensitivity Tests. RESEARCH SQUARE 2023:rs.3.rs-3031340. [PMID: 37333239 PMCID: PMC10275059 DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-3031340/v1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/20/2023]
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We introduce expected information gain to quantify measurements and apply it to compare visual acuity (VA) and contrast sensitivity (CS) tests. We simulated observers with parameters covered by the visual acuity and contrast sensitivity tests and observers based on distributions of normal observers tested in three luminance and four Bangerter foil conditions. We first generated the probability distributions of test scores for each individual in each population in the Snellen, ETDRS and qVA visual acuity tests and the Pelli-Robson, CSV-1000 and qCSF contrast sensitivity tests and constructed the probability distributions of all possible test scores of the entire population. We then computed expected information gain by subtracting expected residual entropy from the total entropy of the population. For acuity tests, ETDRS generated more expected information gain than Snellen; scored with VA threshold only or with both VA threshold and VA range, qVA with 15 rows (or 45 optotypes) generated more expected information gain than ETDRS. For contrast sensitivity tests, CSV-1000 generated more expected information gain than Pelli-Robson; scored with AULCSF or with CS at six spatial frequencies, qCSF with 25 trials generated more expected information gain than CSV-1000. The active learning based qVA and qCSF tests can generate more expected information than the traditional paper chart tests. Although we only applied it to compare visual acuity and contrast sensitivity tests, information gain is a general concept that can be used to compare measurements and data analytics in any domain.
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- Zhong-Lin Lu
- Division of Arts and Sciences, NYU Shanghai, Shanghai, China; Center for Neural Science and Department of Psychology, New York University, New York, USA; NYU-ECNU Institute of Brain and Cognitive Neuroscience, Shanghai, China
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- Center for Neural Science, New York University, New York, USA
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- Adaptive Sensory Technology Inc., San Diego, CA, USA
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Zhao Y, Lesmes LA, Dorr M, Lu ZL. Collective endpoint of visual acuity and contrast sensitivity function from hierarchical Bayesian joint modeling. J Vis 2023; 23:13. [PMID: 37378989 DOI: 10.1167/jov.23.6.13] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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Clinical trials typically analyze multiple endpoints for signals of efficacy. To improve signal detection for treatment effects using the high-dimensional data collected in trials, we developed a hierarchical Bayesian joint model (HBJM) to compute a five-dimensional collective endpoint (CE5D) of contrast sensitivity function (CSF) and visual acuity (VA). The HBJM analyzes row-by-row CSF and VA data across multiple conditions, and describes visual functions across a hierarchy of population, individuals, and tests. It generates joint posterior distributions of CE5D that combines CSF (peak gain, peak frequency, and bandwidth) and VA (threshold and range) parameters. The HBJM was applied to an existing dataset of 14 eyes, each tested with the quantitative VA and quantitative CSF procedures in four Bangerter foil conditions. The HBJM recovered strong correlations among CE5D components at all levels. With 15 qVA and 25 qCSF rows, it reduced the variance of the estimated components by 72% on average. Combining signals from VA and CSF and reducing noises, CE5D exhibited significantly higher sensitivity and accuracy in discriminating performance differences between foil conditions at both the group and test levels than the original tests. The HBJM extracts valuable information about covariance of CSF and VA parameters, improves precision of the estimated parameters, and increases the statistical power in detecting vision changes. By combining signals and reducing noise from multiple tests for detecting vision changes, the HBJM framework exhibits potential to increase statistical power for combining multi-modality data in ophthalmic trials.
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- Yukai Zhao
- Center for Neural Science, New York University, New York, NY, USA
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- Adaptive Sensory Technology Inc., San Diego, CA, USA
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- Division of Arts and Sciences, NYU Shanghai, Shanghai, China
- Center for Neural Science and Department of Psychology, New York University, New York, NY, USA
- NYU-ECNU Institute of Brain and Cognitive Neuroscience, Shanghai, China
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Zhao Y, Lesmes LA, Dorr M, Lu ZL. Quantifying Uncertainty of the Estimated Visual Acuity Behavioral Function With Hierarchical Bayesian Modeling. Transl Vis Sci Technol 2021; 10:18. [PMID: 34647962 PMCID: PMC8525832 DOI: 10.1167/tvst.10.12.18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Purpose The goal of this study is to develop a hierarchical Bayesian model (HBM) to better quantify uncertainty in visual acuity (VA) tests by incorporating the relationship between VA threshold and range across multiple individuals and tests. Methods The three-level HBM consisted of multiple two-dimensional Gaussian distributions of hyperparameters and parameters of the VA behavioral function (VABF) at the population, individual, and test levels. The model was applied to a dataset of quantitative VA (qVA) assessments of 14 eyes in 4 Bangerter foil conditions. We quantified uncertainties of the estimated VABF parameters (VA threshold and range) from the HBM and compared them with those from the qVA. Results The HBM recovered covariances between VABF parameters and provided better fits to the data than the qVA. It reduced the uncertainty of their estimates by 4.2% to 45.8%. The reduction of uncertainty, on average, resulted in 3 fewer rows needed to reach a 95% accuracy in detecting a 0.15 logMAR change of VA threshold or both parameters than the qVA. Conclusions The HBM utilized knowledge across individuals and tests in a single model and provided better quantification of the uncertainty of the estimated VABF, especially when the number of tested rows was relatively small. Translational Relevance The HBM can increase the accuracy in detecting VA changes. Further research is necessary to evaluate its potential in clinical populations.
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- Yukai Zhao
- Center for Neural Science, New York University, New York, NY, USA
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- Adaptive Sensory Technology Inc., San Diego, CA, USA
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- Division of Arts and Sciences, NYU Shanghai, Shanghai, China.,Center for Neural Science and Department of Psychology, New York University, New York, NY, USA.,NYU-ECNU Institute of Brain and Cognitive Science at NYU Shanghai, Shanghai, China
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Stalin A, Creese M, Dalton KN. Do Impairments in Visual Functions Affect Skiing Performance? Front Neurosci 2021; 15:648648. [PMID: 34054409 PMCID: PMC8155621 DOI: 10.3389/fnins.2021.648648] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2021] [Accepted: 03/29/2021] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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Nordic and alpine skiing-related visual tasks such as identifying hill contours, slope characteristics, and snow conditions increase demands on contrast processing and other visual functions. Prospective observational studies were conducted to assess the relationships between skiing performance and a broad range of visual functions in nordic and alpine skiers with vision impairments. The study hypothesized that contrast sensitivity (CS), visual acuity (VA), and visual field (VF) would be predictive of skiing performance. Binocular static VA, CS, light sensitivity, glare sensitivity, glare recovery, dynamic VA, translational and radial motion perception, and VF were assessed in elite Para nordic (n = 26) and Para alpine (n = 15) skiers. Skiing performance was assessed based on skiers’ raw race times. Performance on the visual function tests was compared with skiing performances using Kendall’s correlations (with and without Bonferroni–Holm corrections) and linear multivariable regressions (p < 0.05 considered significant). None of the vision variables were significantly correlated with performance in Para nordic or Para alpine skiing after Bonferroni–Holm corrections were applied. Before applying the corrections, VF extent (ρ = -0.37, p = 0.011), and static VA (ρ = 0.26, p = 0.066) demonstrated the strongest correlations with Para nordic skiing performance; in Para alpine skiing, static VA and CS demonstrated the strongest correlations with downhill (static VA: ρ = 0.54, p = 0.046, CS: ρ = -0.50, p = 0.06), super G (static VA: ρ = 0.50, p = 0.007, CS: ρ = -0.51, p = 0.017), and giant slalom (static VA: ρ = 0.57, p = 0.01, CS: ρ = -0.46, p = 0.017) performance. Dynamic VA and VF were significantly associated with downhill (ρ = 0.593, p = 0.04) and slalom (ρ = -0.49, p = 0.013) performances, respectively. Static VA was a significant predictor of giant slalom [(F(3,11) = 24.71, p < 0.001), and R of 0.87], super G [(F(3,9) = 17.34, p = 0.002), and R of 0.85], and slalom [(F(3,11) = 11.8, p = 0.002), and R of 0.80] performance, but CS and VF were not. Interestingly, static VA and CS were highly correlated in both Para nordic (ρ = -0.60, p < 0.001) and Para alpine (ρ = -0.80, p < 0.001) skiers. Of the vision variables, only static VA and VF were associated with skiing performance and should be included as the in Para nordic and Para alpine classifications. The strong correlations between static VA and CS in these skiers with vision impairment may have masked relationships between CS and skiing performance.
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- Amritha Stalin
- School of Optometry & Vision Science, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, Canada
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- School of Optometry & Vision Science, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, Canada
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