Effect of Adult Strabismus on Ratings of Official U.S. Army Photographs

Goff, Mitchell J.; Suhr, Abraham W.; Ward, John A.; Croley, Janis K.; O’Hara, Mary

doi:10.1016/j.jaapos.2006.04.011

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“…This corresponds well with existing studies demonstrating that women with strabismus are rated more negatively by others than their male counterparts. 19,20 Postoperatively, the AS-20 results show no difference between genders or by preoperative esotropes/exotropes with all groups showing a significant improvement. This result is also bourne out by the close relationship we found between female gender and the increase in AS-20 scores indicating that females seem to get more of an improvement in their QoL scores with strabismus surgery than males.…”

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Improvement in patients' quality-of-life following strabismus surgery: evaluation of postoperative outcomes using the Adult Strabismus 20 (AS-20) score

Glasman

Cheeseman

Wong

et al. 2013

Eye

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Improvement in patients' quality-of-life following strabismus surgery: evaluation of postoperative outcomes using the Adult Strabismus 20 (AS-20) score

Glasman

Cheeseman

Wong

et al. 2013

Eye

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“…5 Patients with strabismus, ptosis, or dermatatochalasis were also viewed as less dateable, less attractive, less likeable, and less successful in studies, in which people were asked to rate photographs and headshots of potential dates. 6,7 Difficulties obtaining employment 8,9 and career progression and promotion within the US Army 10 have also been highlighted by the research.…”

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The psychological well-being and appearance concerns of patients presenting with ptosis

Richards

Jenkinson

Rumsey

et al. 2013

Eye

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Purpose Ptosis affects both the function and appearance of the eyes and face, because of drooping of the eyelids. Previous research has focused on functional impairment; however, similar appearance altering eye conditions have been demonstrated to have major impacts on psychosocial functioning. Methods This study examines the psychological well-being and appearance concerns of patients presenting with ptosis recruited from Bristol Eye Hospital using validated questionnaires focusing on demographics and psychosocial factors before surgery. Results Patients reported higher levels of anxiety, depression, and appearance concern than population norms, with scores comparable to previous research examining the impact of other disfiguring eye conditions. Gender differences were observed, with almost half of females experiencing significant psychosocial issues related to appearance concern about their ptosis compared with 20% of males. Linear regressions revealed that the main predictor of poor adjustment to the appearance of ptosis was the level of concern an individual had regarding the negative perceptions of other people. These results implicate psychosocial factors and demographics as predictors of the development of appearancerelated distress and compromised psychological well-being for patients with ptosis who are currently seeking surgery. Conclusions This study provides clinicians with a greater understanding of the concerns of affected patients, and treatment motivations. The findings may also inform the development of patient reported outcome measures and support for patients, which targets the psychosocial impact of the condition.

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“…9 Women with strabismus are rated more negatively than strabismic men by observers. 9,10 Studies are inconclusive when comparing how people with esotropia are rated against exotropic individuals. 10,11 The AS-20 is a freely available 20-point quality-of-life questionnaire developed specifically for strabismic adults.…”

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The psychosocial effects of strabismus: Effect of patient demographics on the AS-20 score

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Owen

Baddon

et al. 2010

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Effect of Adult Strabismus on Ratings of Official U.S. Army Photographs

Cited by 44 publications

References 9 publications

Improvement in patients' quality-of-life following strabismus surgery: evaluation of postoperative outcomes using the Adult Strabismus 20 (AS-20) score

Improvement in patients' quality-of-life following strabismus surgery: evaluation of postoperative outcomes using the Adult Strabismus 20 (AS-20) score

The psychological well-being and appearance concerns of patients presenting with ptosis

The psychosocial effects of strabismus: Effect of patient demographics on the AS-20 score

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