To demonstrate the functional impact of cataracts through a football-themed event.
Approach:
Event Description: Teams from SpaMedica and Freedom Vision participated in penalty shootouts and crossbar challenges while wearing cataract simulation goggles.
Key Findings:
Penalty accuracy dropped by 75% when wearing cataract simulation goggles.
Successful crossbar attempts reduced by half.
Participants reported difficulties with balance, spatial awareness, and depth perception.
Interpretation:
The exercise highlighted the limitations of relying solely on visual acuity measures in clinical practice.
Limitations:
The study was conducted in a controlled event setting, which may not fully replicate real-world conditions.
Conclusion:
Incorporating functional questions into consultations could help optometrists identify vision issues.
