Abstract

MEDIN CATOIRA, J.; MEDIN MEDIN, J.H.  and  LOPEZ BERRUEZO, J.. Optimization of visual acuity in Spanish Armed Forces. Sanid. Mil. [online]. 2011, vol.67, n.2, pp.84-91. ISSN 1887-8571.

Introduction: The existence of an optimal visual acuity is required for most of the activities of the membrers of the Armed Forces, but it is strictly necessary in the deployment within the international theater. Materials and Methods: We conducted a study of visual acuity in a random group of periodical surveys in our center. Results: Only 3 cases (5.56%) recognize look bad; 20 (37.04%) have used correction at some point in their lives; 12 (22.22%) used correction; in 32 cases (60.38%) was highly recommended the use of correction. No cases (0%) of users of correction has a duplicate of it (in glasses). Conclusions: The study suggests the need for better surveillance and control of visual parameters of the Armed Forces members, especially in risky activities and international deployment.

Keywords : Visual acuity; Armed Forces activities; International deployment; Refractive errors.

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