Erblindung in Deutschland – heute und 2030

Knauer, C. Michael; Pfeiffer, Norbert

doi:10.1007/s00347-006-1411-y

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“…Regardless of the relative reduction in blindness and low vision, the absolute number of blind and visually impaired individuals is growing; for instance, we anticipate an increase in the number of cases of blindness by more than 30% by the year 2030 here in Germany, based on the current epidemiology of blindness and official statistics for the future population of Germany [9]. The key challenge in ophthalmic care and research will therefore be to keep up with the demographic development through innovations and improvements.…”

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Problems and Perspectives of Ophthalmic Research in Germany: Results from a National Survey

Wolfram¹,

Pfeiffer²

2013

Ophthalmic Res

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Purpose: To identify and describe the most relevant obstacles to carrying out ophthalmic research in Germany. Methods: Two research methods were used to assess current problems in ophthalmic research. First, 55 expert interviews were conducted with major stakeholders in ophthalmic research, and key problems were identified. An online questionnaire was then sent to 3,080 German ophthalmologists, of whom 927 responded by evaluating the current research situation within ophthalmology in Germany. We devised a score to rank areas of concern by multiplying the responders' rate, ranging between -3 (‘I disagree completely') and +3 (‘I fully agree'), with the percentage of response frequencies. The maximum possible score was 300. Results: The lack of opportunities to combine clinical work and research (score: 231.8) as well as unattractive career perspectives (175.7) were identified as the most relevant problems. Further barriers were difficulties in acquiring research funds (155.7), organizational problems at the local level (143.7) and a lack of support for women (24.1; among women: 122.3). Potential improvement was expected in particular from exemption from clinical work for scientific purposes; this was found to be more appealing than more prestigious awards for research achievements. A widely held position was that research projects should focus more closely on common eye diseases, and that vision research needs a more prominent profile among politicians and in the public arena. Conclusion: Our findings may help to initiate improvements in both research performance and outcomes.

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Problems and Perspectives of Ophthalmic Research in Germany: Results from a National Survey

Wolfram¹,

Pfeiffer²

2013

Ophthalmic Res

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“…Alle Veröffentlichungen, die Aussagen zur Prävalenz oder Inzidenz von Blindheit in Deutschland enthalten, gehen anhand der erwarteten demographischen Entwicklung von einer stetigen (relativen) Zunahme der Blinden aus [6,7,9,10,13]. Statistisch gut untermauerte Voraussagen zur zukünftigen Entwicklung wurden in den letzten Jahren von Knauer u. Pfeiffer veröffentlicht [13].…”

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“…Statistisch gut untermauerte Voraussagen zur zukünftigen Entwicklung wurden in den letzten Jahren von Knauer u. Pfeiffer veröffentlicht [13]. Diese hatten 2006 aufgrund der Daten von Trautner und Mitarbeitern bis zum Jahre 2030 eine deutliche Zunahme der Blinden und Sehbehinderten prognostiziert.…”

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“…Für das Jahr 2010 war ein Anstieg auf 89.032 (von 81.027 Blinden im Jahre 2003) vorhergesagt worden, der sich weiter bis auf 108.370 Blinde bzw. 177.632 blinde und hochgradige sehbehinderte Menschen im Jahre 2030 erhöhen sollte [13]. Aus den inzwischen vorliegenden Daten ergibt sich für das Jahr 2009 in Wirklichkeit eine Abnahme auf 75.826 als blind anerkannte Menschen.…”

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Blindheit in Deutschland – Vergleich zwischen bekannten Daten und Vorhersagen

Rohrschneider

2012

Ophthalmologe

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At present there are approximately 150,000 blind and about 500,000 visually impaired persons in Germany. However, these numbers are only on the basis of estimates and according to studies in other European nations. Similar uncertainty exists concerning the diseases causing blindness. A transfer from epidemiological studies is limited especially because of the different definition of blindness. The expected increase of visually impaired and blind persons for the last 20 years as a result of the increasing age cannot be confirmed from the present data. It would be desirable to extensively register the specifications to prevalence and incidence of visual impairment and blindness including valid information on the corresponding cause to confirm the rising importance of visual impairment.

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“…In this group of patients, age-related macular degeneration is the most commonly found disorder. Preliminary stages affect up to 30% of the population over 70 years of age [1]. In younger age groups, hereditary retinal diseases are of particular importance.…”

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Progress in the Development of Vision Prostheses

Matthaei

Zeitz²,

Keserü³

et al. 2011

Ophthalmologica

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Degenerative retinal diseases like retinitis pigmentosa and age-related macular degeneration are among the most common causes of blindness worldwide. Electronic visual prostheses represent a potential therapeutic option of increasing importance in otherwise incurably impaired patients. Based on extensive animal experiments, several devices are now being tested in clinical trials. According to the placement of the electrodes, possible stimulation sites are located subretinally, epiretinally, along the optic nerve or cortically. Anatomical, physiological and pathophysiological aspects must be considered in development and clinical application. To provide an appropriate retinal substitute, the optimal integration and adaptation of the prosthesis into the highly complex system of the visual pathway is important. This article aims to summarize the relevant studies and provides an overview of the current status of developments and challenges that still need to be mastered.

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Erblindung in Deutschland – heute und 2030

Cited by 53 publications

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Problems and Perspectives of Ophthalmic Research in Germany: Results from a National Survey

Problems and Perspectives of Ophthalmic Research in Germany: Results from a National Survey

Blindheit in Deutschland – Vergleich zwischen bekannten Daten und Vorhersagen

Progress in the Development of Vision Prostheses

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