Effectiveness of computerized visual screening tool used in driving schools in Malaysia

Purpose: A survey on new Malaysian drivers was conducted in Malaysia between year 2006-2009. The objective of this study was to look at the effectiveness of the present computerized visual screening tool and to compare it with the conventional testing method. Methods: A total of 3717 drivers aged 19...

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Main Authors: Abdul Mutalib, Haliza, Md Mustafa, Md Muziman Syah, Mohammad Fadzil, Norliza
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Academy of Family Physicians of Malaysia 2011
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Online Access:http://irep.iium.edu.my/5185/
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http://irep.iium.edu.my/5185/1/45-85-1-SM.pdf
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Summary:Purpose: A survey on new Malaysian drivers was conducted in Malaysia between year 2006-2009. The objective of this study was to look at the effectiveness of the present computerized visual screening tool and to compare it with the conventional testing method. Methods: A total of 3717 drivers aged 19±6 years, who had passed in the computerized visual screening, participated in this study. Results: 250 subjects achieved less than 0.3 LogMAR with their best eye and 83 subjects failed the Ishihara Test after retested using the conventional tool. Conclusion: These finding showed the computerized visual screening test failed to filter some subjects according to the standards set.