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Mean age (\u00b1 standard deviation, in years) was 61.76 \u00b1 10.02 with a significant male preponderance (97.8%).<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Observation Procedures:<\/jats:title>\n Participants underwent a comprehensive clinical assessment, and CS was assessed using both the PR chart and SPARCS. Driving-related parameters were evaluated using the Driving Habits Questionnaire, which assessed driving difficulty, driving space, and dependency on others. Statistical analyses were performed to identify correlations between CS scores and driving parameters.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Primary Outcome:<\/jats:title>\n Patients with lower peripheral contrast experienced significant driving-related difficulties.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results:<\/jats:title>\n \n Significant correlations were observed between CS and driving behaviors in the worse eye. Lower peripheral SPARCS scores (particularly upper and lower right quadrants; \u03c1 = 0.35\u20130.51,\n P<\/jats:italic>\n < 0.05) were associated with reduced driving space (\u03c1 = 0.44\u20130.50) and increased dependency (\u03c1 = \u22120.32) and lower right scores (\n \u03c1<\/jats:italic>\n = \u22120.32,\n P<\/jats:italic>\n = 0.035). Driving difficulty scores showed positive correlations with SPARCS upper right quadrant (\n \u03c1<\/jats:italic>\n = 0.34,\n P<\/jats:italic>\n = 0.023) and lower right quadrant scores (\n \u03c1<\/jats:italic>\n = 0.51,\n P<\/jats:italic>\n < 0.001). Driving space scores were positively correlated with PR (\n \u03c1<\/jats:italic>\n = 0.33,\n P<\/jats:italic>\n = 0.027) and total SPARCS scores.\n <\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n CS, especially in peripheral regions, is significantly associated with driving difficulties, reduced driving space, and dependency on others in individuals with glaucoma. The worse eye\u2019s CS measures have a stronger correlation with these driving-related factors.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Clinical Implications:<\/jats:title>\n SPARCS correlates with structure and behavior, making it a holistic functional biomarker. Peripheral CS loss predicts functional self-regulation even before driving cessation. 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