Sensorimotor and cognitive factors associated with the age-related increase of visual field dependence: a cross-sectional study

Agathos, Catherine; Bernardin, Delphine; Huchet, Delphine; Scherlen, Anne-Catherine; Assaïante, Christine; Isableu, Brice

doi:10.1007/s11357-015-9805-x

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“…30 However, we do not believe that a simple construct of visual dependence could be the entire explanation. First, it is known that dependence on visual cues tends to increase with age, 31,32 but here we found a negative correlation of PPPD symptoms and age. Second, visual dependence itself may be multifaceted, since different measures of visual dependence sometimes fail to correlate.…”

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Persistent postural perceptual dizziness is on a spectrum in the general population

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ObjectiveTo examine the idea that symptoms of persistent postural perceptual dizziness (PPPD) are more common than previously assumed and lie on a spectrum in the general population, thus challenging current theories that PPPD is only a consequence of a vestibular insult.MethodsWe collected 2 common clinical questionnaires of PPPD (Visual Vertigo Analogue Scale [VVAS] and Situational Characteristics Questionnaire [SCQ]) in 4 cohorts: community research volunteers (n = 1941 for VVAS, n = 1,474 for SCQ); paid online participants (n = 190 for VVAS, n = 125 for SCQ); students (n = 204, VVAS only); and patients diagnosed with PPPD (n = 25).ResultsWe found that around 9%, 4%, and 11%, respectively, of the 3 nonclinical cohorts scored above the 25th percentile patient score on 1 PPPD measure (VVAS) and 49% and 54% scored above the 25th percentile patient score on the other measure (SCQ). Scores correlated negatively with age (counter to expectation). As expected, scores correlated with migraine in 2 populations, but this only explained a small part of the variance, suggesting that migraine is not the major factor underlying the spectrum of PPPD symptoms in the general population.ConclusionWe found high levels of PPPD symptoms in nonclinical populations, suggesting that PPPD is a spectrum that preexists in the population, rather than only being a consequence of vestibular insult. Atypical visuo-vestibular processing predisposes some individuals to visually induced dizziness, which is then exacerbated should vestibular insult (or more generalized insult) occur.

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Persistent postural perceptual dizziness is on a spectrum in the general population

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“…However, we did examine these results qualitatively and found a similar pattern. That is, coefficients were either positive or not significant (Agathos et al, 2015;Bowers et al, 2013). In addition, we found only positive correlations and regression coefficients, both significant and nonsignificant, between combined UFOV scores and perceptual and cognitive index tests (Edwards, Wadley, et al, 2005;Fazeli et al, 2013;Lunsman et al, 2008).…”

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A meta-analysis of perceptual and cognitive functions involved in useful-field-of-view test performance

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The useful-field-of-view (UFOV) test measures the amount of information someone can extract from a visual scene in one glance. Its scores show relatively strong relationships with everyday activities. The UFOV test consists of three computer tests, suggested to measure processing speed and central vision, divided attention, and selective attention. However, other functions seem to be involved as well. In order to investigate the contribution of these suggested and other perceptual and cognitive functions, we performed a meta-analysis of 116 Pearson's correlation coefficients between UFOV scores and other test scores reported in 18 peer-reviewed articles. We divided these correlations into nine domains: attention, executive functioning, general cognition, memory, spatial ability, visual closure, contrast sensitivity, visual processing speed, and visual acuity. A multivariate mixed-effects model analysis revealed that each domain correlated significantly with each of the UFOV subtest scores. These correlations were stronger for Subtests 2 and 3 than for Subtest 1. Furthermore, some domains were more strongly correlated to the UFOV than others across subtests. We did not find interaction effects between subtest and domain, indicating that none of the UFOV subtests is more selectively sensitive to a particular domain than the others. Thus, none of the three UFOV subtests seem to measure one clear construct. Instead, a range of visual and cognitive functions is involved. Perhaps this is the reason for the UFOV's high ecological validity, as it involves many functions at once, making it harder to compensate if one of them fails.

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“…However, a greater inter-individual variability in levels of visual dependence was observed in older people4,5,6 ) . Additionally, visual dependence could affect postural control5 ) , increase attentional demands7 ) and relate to vertigo and dizziness8 ) , but inconsistent results have been found in previous studies. Therefore, the aim of the study was to investigate the relationship of visual dependence to age, balance, attention, and vertigo.…”

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Relationship of visual dependence to age, balance, attention, and vertigo

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2017

J Phys Ther Sci

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[Purpose] The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship of increased visual dependence to age, balance, attention, and vertigo. [Subjects and Methods] Twelve younger, 12 visually independent (VI) older and 12 visually dependent (VD) older adults were assessed for levels of visual dependence using Subjective Visual Vertical (SVV) tilt values, balance ability using the Clinical Test of Sensory Integration for Balance (CTSIB), and attentional requirements through the dual-task paradigm and experience of vertigo by completing the Situational Vertigo Questionnaire (SVQ). [Results] VD older adults had higher SVV tilt values, greater postural sway in a scenario where visual and proprioceptive inputs were simultaneously altered, similar dual-task cost and lower SVQ scores compared with younger and VI older adults. No difference was observed between the latter two. [Conclusion] Visual dependence may not necessarily increase with age but affect balance in a sensory condition involving visual-proprioceptive conflict. There is a non-significant trend for elevated visual dependence with increased attentional demands. Greater visual dependence is not accompanied by more frequent symptoms of vertigo in visually complex environments.

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Sensorimotor and cognitive factors associated with the age-related increase of visual field dependence: a cross-sectional study

Cited by 27 publications

References 143 publications

Persistent postural perceptual dizziness is on a spectrum in the general population

Persistent postural perceptual dizziness is on a spectrum in the general population

A meta-analysis of perceptual and cognitive functions involved in useful-field-of-view test performance

Relationship of visual dependence to age, balance, attention, and vertigo

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