Research Recruitment
The E.F. Wildermuth Optometric Research Clinic continues to offer a wide range of valuable research opportunities. One such study, led by Walter Wu, PhD, is currently seeking optometrists in North America to participate in a professional survey. Your expertise could make a meaningful contribution to this important research!
Most approaches to eye care (including low vision rehabilitation) rely on a visual acuity test to quantify each patient’s vision loss and determine eligibility for services, resources, or interventions. Some studies have been able to establish a link between patients’ visual acuity values and their ability to perform daily tasks, while other studies have spent efforts on studying clinicians’ abilities with screening, prognosticating, and treating patients with low vision, or on the functional ability and quality of life of patients with low vision. Nevertheless, there is little research that demonstrates clinicians’ understanding of how each patient’s visual acuity correlates to their viewing experiences.
The purpose of the study is to gather a wide array of optometrists with varying experience and examine their understanding of the ability of patients with low vision to complete common daily tasks. This study includes a survey to quantify clinicians’ experience working with patients with low vision and the corresponding relationship to their understanding of the visual capability of patients based on the visual acuity values of 20/40 and 20/200. The survey responses will be compared with patients’ self‑reported performance to highlight any differences and promote more patient‑centered care.
Who: Practicing optometrists in North America
Format: One 30‑ to 45‑minute remote interview (Zoom or phone), scheduled at your convenience
To learn more about this research or information on how you might participant, contact the study coordinator Joseph Showalter (’27) at showalter.103@buckeyemail.osu.edu or Dr. Walter Wu at wu.6239@osu.edu.
