A Half-Mile Walk Decreases Visual Acuity in Active Older People

The influence of a half-mile walk on the visual acuity of older people who engaged in physical activity was examined. 91 elderly people of both sexes (20 men, 71 women; M age = 69 yr., SD = 6) participated. All were assessed before and after the half-mile walking test for visual acuity (Snellen Opto...

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Published in:Perceptual and motor skills 2010-06, Vol.110 (3_suppl), p.1013-1014
Main Authors: de Oliveira Filho, Ciro Winckler, Dias, Roges Ghidini, Tavares, Graziela Morgana Silva, Santos, Gilmar Moraes, Mazo, Giovana Zarpellon
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Aging - physiology
Eyes & eyesight
Female
Heart Rate - physiology
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Older people
Physical Fitness - physiology
Postural Balance - physiology
Studies
Visual Acuity - physiology
Walking
Walking - physiology
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Summary:The influence of a half-mile walk on the visual acuity of older people who engaged in physical activity was examined. 91 elderly people of both sexes (20 men, 71 women; M age = 69 yr., SD = 6) participated. All were assessed before and after the half-mile walking test for visual acuity (Snellen Optotype Scale) and heart rate. The data indicated a significant decrease in visual acuity as a result of the half-mile test.
ISSN:0031-5125
1558-688X
DOI:10.2466/pms.110.C.1013-1014