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Changes in Visual Performance under the Effects of Moderate–High Alcohol Consumption: The Influence of Biological Sex

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  • Miriam Casares-López

    (Laboratory of Vision Sciences and Applications, Department of Optics, Facultad de Ciencias (Edificio Mecenas), University of Granada, Avenida Fuentenueva s/n, 18071 Granada, Spain)

  • José J. Castro-Torres

    (Laboratory of Vision Sciences and Applications, Department of Optics, Facultad de Ciencias (Edificio Mecenas), University of Granada, Avenida Fuentenueva s/n, 18071 Granada, Spain)

  • Sonia Ortiz-Peregrina

    (Laboratory of Vision Sciences and Applications, Department of Optics, Facultad de Ciencias (Edificio Mecenas), University of Granada, Avenida Fuentenueva s/n, 18071 Granada, Spain)

  • Francesco Martino

    (Laboratory of Vision Sciences and Applications, Department of Optics, Facultad de Ciencias (Edificio Mecenas), University of Granada, Avenida Fuentenueva s/n, 18071 Granada, Spain)

  • Carolina Ortiz

    (Laboratory of Vision Sciences and Applications, Department of Optics, Facultad de Ciencias (Edificio Mecenas), University of Granada, Avenida Fuentenueva s/n, 18071 Granada, Spain)

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to analyze the changes in visual functions under the effects of moderate–high breath alcohol concentrations (BrACs), and the influence of biological sex on visual deterioration, considering different factors. A total of 37 healthy habitual alcohol users were enrolled in the experiment. The participants underwent a baseline session and a second session after an intake of 450 mL of red wine, so that all of them reached a BrAC above 0.25 mg/L. Visual performance was assessed by measuring the contrast sensitivity function, the halo perception, the stereopsis, and finally the retinal image quality. A Visual Deterioration Score (VDS) was calculated using the deterioration of these visual variables. All visual functions analyzed were significantly impaired following alcohol consumption ( p < 0.05). The VDS was associated with the BrAC (ρ = −0.476). The VDS was also significantly higher in females, with the BrAC having a significant effect on the variability of the VDS in males and females ( p < 0.05). However, the body mass index showed no significant effect ( p > 0.05). Visual functions were significantly impaired under the influence of alcohol, and this deterioration was greater in females. The deterioration depends on the BrAC reached, being the primary thing responsible for the differences observed between males and females.

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  • Miriam Casares-López & José J. Castro-Torres & Sonia Ortiz-Peregrina & Francesco Martino & Carolina Ortiz, 2021. "Changes in Visual Performance under the Effects of Moderate–High Alcohol Consumption: The Influence of Biological Sex," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(13), pages 1-15, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:18:y:2021:i:13:p:6790-:d:581380
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    1. Sonia Ortiz-Peregrina & Carolina Ortiz & José J. Castro-Torres & José R. Jiménez & Rosario G. Anera, 2020. "Effects of Smoking Cannabis on Visual Function and Driving Performance. A Driving-Simulator Based Study," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(23), pages 1-12, December.
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    1. Francesco Martino & José J. Castro-Torres & Miriam Casares-López & Sonia Ortiz-Peregrina & Pilar Granados-Delgado & José R. Jiménez, 2023. "Influence of Interocular Differences and Alcohol Consumption on Binocular Visual Performance," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 20(3), pages 1-20, January.

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