Abstract
BackgroundVision impairment associated with diabetic retinopathy, is well known and low vision rehabilitation is always recommended. In this report, the importance of objective measure of mental health and quality of life screening in diabetic retinopathy low-vision assessment is discussed.Case presentationWe describe the case of a 43-year-old Asian female who has mild vision impairment due to tractional retinal detachment secondary to diabetic retinopathy and how mental health screening and quality of life screening during low vision rehabilitation can improve in the management of this patient.ConclusionAlthough vision impairment was mild, the psychological impact was enormous and affected her quality of life substantially. This case report illustrates that recognition of the mental health and quality of life impact on visual impairment is critical to the rehabilitation management of low vision patients with diabetic retinopathy.
Highlights
Vision impairment associated with diabetic retinopathy, is well known and low vision rehabilitation is always recommended
This case study showed that screening of mental health using Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS) and Low Vision Quality of Life Questionnaires (LVQoL) questionnaires is very important and should be incorporated in the overall management plan of low vision patients
This case study showed that screening of mental health using DASS and LVQoL quality of life questionnaires during low vision assessment can provide extra information about the low vision patient during case history
Summary
This case study showed that screening of mental health using DASS and LVQoL quality of life questionnaires during low vision assessment can provide extra information about the low vision patient during case history. Objective information gathered from DASS and LVQoL can be used by the attending optometrist for a better plan in low vision rehabilitation. The information gathered through DASS and LVQoL will encourage a multipledisciplinary approach to the management of low vision patients. It is recommended that the DASS and LVQoL be implemented during case history when low vision assessment is performed. Consent Written informed consent was obtained from the patient for publication of this case report and accompanying images. Competing interests The author(s) declare that they have no competing interests. All authors have read and approved the final manuscript
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