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    MÉTODO PERFETTI CON LA UTILIZACIÓN DE LUCES LED EN LA FUNCIÓN OCULOMOTORA EN ADULTOS MAYORES
    (2025-07-21) Bastidas Muñoz Odalis Nicole; Latta Sánchez María Augusta; Universidad Técnica de Ambato / Facultad de Ciencias de Salud / Carrera de Fisioterapia
    Introduction: Old age symbolizes the last moment of existence and encompasses the final decades of a person's life. With advancing age, they begin to experience a decrease in oculomotor function that affects quality of life and autonomy to perform daily tasks. Objective: To implement an exercise program of the 3rd grade Perfetti Method with the use of lights to improve oculomotor function in the Older Adults of Macasto and Santa Fe. Methodology: It was a quasi-experimental design with a mixed approach, longitudinal type. A pre- and post-evaluation was carried out using the Snellen Test that assesses visual acuity, the DEM Test (Developmental Eye Movement) the speed and accuracy of eye movements and the Lawton and Brody scale of functionality when performing the ADYL to 25 older adults. The thirddegree exercise treatment plan of the Perfetti Method with LED Lights was applied for 8 weeks. The results showed a statistically significant improvement in the DEM test (p= 0.000) and the Lawton and Brody scale (p= 0.001). While the Snellen Test there was no improvement (p=0.14) obtaining a low diagnostic accuracy. In conclusion, there was an improvement in eye speed and accuracy, enhancing the autonomy and quality of life of the elderly. However, scientific evidence is still limited, so further research should be carried out for future research.