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- Title
STUDY ON THE USE OF MALAY VERSION NEAR-READING CHART (ALZAMANI CHART) FOR EYE EXAMINATION.
- Authors
M. I., Alzamani; U., Rosmawati; H., Nor Zahirah; A. W., Shaikh Farid; P. P., Goh; I., Mariam
- Abstract
PURPOSE : There is a need for an alternative reading text which is based on Malay language that is comparable to the present English-based reading text for near-reading test as majority of Malaysian eye patients speak Malay. METHOD : A Malay version Near-Reading Text (called Alzamani Chart) is developed with elements to make it user-friendly to examiners. The features include creating a story about a boy from age 5 growing up to 48 years of age. The text size correlates with the age of the child (eg N5 was about the story of the boy at age 5. N8 at the age of 8). Each text size starts with correlating statement of age so that the examiner automatically can know the text size as the patient reads the text. 114 patients participated in this study. A comparison is made between the Keeler near reading test to the Malay version in terms of the best (smallest) text size that each patient is able to read. Patient's preference of either Malay or English version is also recorded. RESULTS : Among the 114 participants, 54.9% are Malays, 22.8% are Chinese, 21.9% are Indians and 0.9% are others. Their mean age was 51.2 ± 16.8. 25.4% had primary education, 50.9% secondary education and 23.7 had tertiary education. There is no significant difference in the ability to read Alzamani Chart as compared to the English version (p=0.698). Most patients from primary and secondary education prefer Alzamani Chart compared to English version. CONCLUSIONS: The Malay version reading chart is an acceptable tool for near-vision eye examination and comparable to the English version. It is the preferred chart especially for the primary and secondary education population.
- Subjects
MALAYSIA; READING; PRIMARY education; SECONDARY education; ENGLISH language
- Publication
Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2006, Vol 13, p42
- ISSN
1394-195X
- Publication type
Article