Evaluating the precision of an online visual acuity test tool

Author:

Gobira Mauro12ORCID,Freire Vinícius3,de Aquino Glauco Sérgio Avelino4,Dib Vanessa5,Gobira Matheus6,Carricondo Pedro Carlos3,Dias Ariadne2,Negreiros Marco Antonio12

Affiliation:

1. Department of Ophthalmology, Vision Institute, Instituto Paulista de Estudos e Pesquisas em Oftalmologia (IPEPO), São Paulo, SP, Brazil

2. Department of Ophthalmology, Eyecare Health Company, São Paulo, SP, Brazil

3. Department of Ophthalmology, Universidade São Paulo (USP), São Paulo, SP, Brazil

4. Department of Ophthalmology, Federal University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

5. Department of Ophthalmology, Hospital Evangélico de Belo Horizonte, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil

6. Department of Ophthalmology, Faculdade de Minas (FAMINAS), Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil

Abstract

Objective The aim of this study was to assess the precision of a web-based tool in measuring visual acuity (VA) in ophthalmic patients, comparing it to the traditional in-clinic evaluation using a Snellen chart, considered the gold standard. Methods We conducted a prospective and in-clinic validation comparing the Eyecare Visual Acuity Test® to the standard Snellen chart, with patients undergoing both tests sequentially. Patients wore their standard spectacles as needed for both tests. Inclusion criteria involved individuals above 18 years with VA equal to or better than +1 logMar (20/200) in each eye. VA measurements were converted from Snellen to logMAR, and statistical analyses included Bland–Altman and descriptive statistics. Results The study, encompassing 322 patients and 644 eyes, compared Eyecare Visual Acuity Test® to conventional methods, revealing a statistically insignificant mean difference (0.01 logMAR, P = 0.1517). Bland–Altman analysis showed a narrow 95% limit of agreement (0.22 to −0.23 logMAR), indicating concordance, supported by a significant Pearson correlation (r = 0.61, P < 0.001) between the two assessments. Conclusion The Eyecare Visual Acuity Test® demonstrates accuracy and reliability, with the potential to facilitate home monitoring, triage, and remote consultation. In future research, it is important to validate the Eyecare Visual Acuity Test® accuracy across varied age cohorts, including pediatric and geriatric populations, as well as among individuals presenting with specific comorbidities like cataract, uveitis, keratoconus, age-related macular disease, and amblyopia.

Funder

Eyecare Health

Publisher

SAGE Publications

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