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Cross-sectionalJournal of family medicine and primary care · 2026

Study of vision-related quality of life (VRQOL) in individuals with visual impairment at a teaching institution of North India.

Alka Tripathi, Richa Agarwal, Pradip Kharya, Cholleti Teja
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OphthalmologyCross-sectional

Vision-related quality of life is markedly reduced in visually impaired patients.

Study of vision-related quality of life (VRQOL) in individuals with visual impairment at a teaching institution of North India.

Alka Tripathi … Cholleti Teja
Journal of family medicine and primary care · 2026
Purpose

Eyesight/vision is important of all five senses as it accounts for about 80% of the function of all the senses combined.

Methods

An institution-based cross-sectional analytical study was conducted from March 2024 to June 2024 involving 210 participants.

n = 210 participants
52.1
Results
52.1
± 16.4
quality of life tied to vision was low, well below the best possible score
n = 210 participants
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The subscale score was highest for colour vision (78.3 ± 22.1), followed by ocular pain (66.8 ± 23.4).

The QOL was worst in the near activities subscale (37.2 ± 22.5) and general vision (38.6 ± 12.9).

VRQOL was significantly associated with age and level of education.

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Conclusion · 1 of 2

Older age people and those with lower levels of literacy have significantly affected VRQOL. The common causes of visual impairment, such as cataract, are avoidable causes and can be treated to improve the VRQOL.

Conclusion · 2 of 2

The eye care professionals should assess the VRQOL in almost all patients besides visual acuity so that early intervention can be planned to improve the overall quality of life.

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