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Sensory impairment and driving: The Blue Mountains Eye Study

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  • Ivers, R.Q.
  • Mitchell, P.
  • Cumming, R.G.

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Objectives. This study examined the associations between vision, hearing loss, and car accidents. Methods. A cross-sectional survey of 3654 people aged 49 years and older in the Blue Mountains, Australia, was used. Each subject had a detailed eye examination and interview. Results. Self-reported car accident rates in the past year among 2379 current drivers were 5.6% for those aged 49 to 79 years and 9.1% for those 80 years and older. A 2-line difference in visual acuity was associated with increased risk of accidents (adjusted prevalence ratio [PR] = 1.6), as was visual acuity worse than 6/18 in the right eye (PR = 2.0), overall moderate hearing loss (PR = 1.9), and hearing loss in the right ear (PR = 1.8). Conclusions. Sensory loss in drivers may be an important risk factor for car accidents.

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  • Ivers, R.Q. & Mitchell, P. & Cumming, R.G., 1999. "Sensory impairment and driving: The Blue Mountains Eye Study," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 89(1), pages 85-87.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:1999:89:1:85-87_3
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