The Effect of Final Exam Preparation on Anxiety Level, Self-Perception, Ocular Symptoms, Accommodation and Vergence in Myopia

November 28, 2006 updated by: Southern California College of Optometry at Marshall B. Ketchum University
To evaluate the effects of exam preparation on anxiety level, self perception, ocular symptoms and oculomotor responses in myopes

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Detailed Description

Twenty two first year optometry students were evaluated towards the end of their first academic year on a battery of Oculomotor and Survey tests. This occurred during two sessions, one Low Stress session and one High Stress session. Sessions were separated by one month.

Low Stress Session (LS), No Exams or Minor Exams High Stress Session (HS), Final Exam Preparation week

Battery of Surveys:

Adult Manifest Anxiety Scale for College Students (AMAS-C):

36 items which probe 4 types of anxiety

  • Worry/Oversensitivity
  • Test Anxiety
  • Physiological Anxiety (Somatic responses to anxiety)
  • Social Concerns

Self Perception Profile (SPP):

45 items which probe 9 domains

  • Scholastic Competence
  • Social Acceptance
  • Athletic Competence
  • Physical Appearance
  • Job Competence
  • Romantic Appeal
  • Behavioral Conduct
  • Close Friendship
  • Global Self-worth

CI Symptom Survey (CISS-15):

15 items which probe ocular and aesthenopic signs and symptoms

Students also reported Hours of daily near work (NWhrs).

Battery of Oculomotor Tests:

(20/30 ETDRS target used for all) Vergence Tests

  • Phorias Near and Far (Neutralized Alternate Cover Test)
  • Vergence Ranges Near and Far (Prism Bar)
  • Vergence Facility Near and Far (3BI/12BO)
  • Near Point of Convergence

Objective Accommodative Tests (SRW-5000autorefractor)

Monocular Accommodative Responses to:

  • Near Target (33cm)
  • Minus Lens (-3D) while viewing distant (6m) target

Subjective Accommodative Tests:

Monocular Accommodative Responses to:

  • Donder's Push Up Amplitude test
  • Near Accommodative Facility (+/-2.00, five practice trials)
  • Distant Accommodative Facility (plano/-2.00, five practice trials)

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment

25

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • United States
    • California
      • Fullerton, California, United States, 92831
        • SCCO

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

20 years to 35 years (Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Any first year optometry student

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Previous Refractive surgery, amblyopia, strabismus, RGP wearer

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Observational Models: Defined Population
  • Time Perspectives: Prospective

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Southern California College of Optometry at Marshall B. Ketchum University

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Lynn Marran, OD PhD, SCCO

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

December 1, 2005

Study Completion

May 1, 2006

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

November 27, 2006

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 28, 2006

First Posted (Estimate)

November 29, 2006

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

November 29, 2006

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 28, 2006

Last Verified

May 1, 2004

More Information

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • 04-4

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