Investigating the effect of impaired vision on a new clinical test of balance.

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We are looking at how blurred vision can affect the results of a relatively new clinical test used to diagnose balance problems. There is some evidence, that blurred vision and glasses use can affect the clinical accuracy of this balance test, however this has not been properly investigated.  

Help in our research and you will receive a $10 Petrol voucher, as well as refreshments to reimburse your time and effort. 

 

What is involved? 

This research study will involve a 1 x 30 minute visit for individuals who wear corrective glasses, and a 1 x 60 minute visit for contact lens wearers. You will be asked to put on goggles (as in the picture above), and your eye movement will be measured in response to small head turns. If you wear contact lenses, you may be asked to put on Optometrist approved clear lenses for the duration of the test. The study will be held at the Hearing and Tinnitus Clinic, University of Auckland (Tamaki Campus). 

 

 

Approved by the University of Auckland Human Participants Ethics Committee on 22-Jun-16 for (3) years, Reference Number 017509

This study is open to and in aged 16 to 40
Healthy volunteers included

Participants must wear contact lenses or glasses with at least a -3 Dioptre power lens for your RIGHT eye. 

Participants must have no existing/previous history of brain, balance or neck problems.