A pilot evaluation of on-road detection performance by drivers with hemianopia using oblique peripheral prisms.

Conclusions. These pilot data suggest that oblique peripheral prisms may improve responses of people with HH to blindside hazards when driving and provide the basis for a future, larger-sample clinical trial. Testing responses to unexpected hazards in areas of heavy vehicle and pedestrian traffic appears promising as a real-world outcome measure for future evaluations of HH rehabilitation interventions aimed at improving detection when driving. PMID: 23316415 [PubMed]
Source: Stroke Research and Treatment - Category: Neurology Tags: Stroke Res Treat Source Type: research