What are the reasons for abandonment of low vision devices prescribed in a large tertiary eye care centre?
Vijaya K GothwalSujata SharmaPublished in: Ophthalmic & physiological optics : the journal of the British College of Ophthalmic Opticians (Optometrists) (2022)
The abandonment rate for near-vision LVDs in South India was comparable with that reported in high-income countries. Patients reporting no change in their QoL had a higher likelihood of abandoning the device compared with those who reported some change. Device-related and psychological factors were the most frequent reasons for abandonment. These results can be used to develop strategies to improve compliance with use of devices.