Clinical and Experimental Optometry | 2019
Psychosocial assessment of potential retinal prosthesis trial participants
Abstract
As the field of retinal prostheses advances, volunteers are required for device trials, and optimal participant recruitment is vital for intervention success. The aims of this study were: (i) to select tests that assess the psychosocial aspects of visual impairment and develop a psychosocial assessment protocol for persons who may be eligible for participation in retinal prostheses trials; (ii) to investigate correlations between these tests; and (iii) to determine associations between psychosocial factors and a person s interest in participating in a retinal prosthesis (bionic eye) trial.