Methods for a population-based Comprehensive Eye care Workload Assessment (CEWA) study in Southern India [PDF]
Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2023 Eye care programs, in developing countries, are often planned using the prevalence of blindness and visual impairment, often estimated from Rapid Assessment of Avoidable Blindness (RAAB) surveys.
Ashok Vardhan +6 more
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Investigating the need and structure for a comprehensive eye care competency framework [PDF]
BMJ Open Ophthalmology, 2022 Objective The objective of this paper is to establish whether existing eye care competency frameworks (ECCF) are fit for purpose, and set out a comprehensive ECCF that better meets the needs of the eye care workforce and broader population.Methods and ...
Stuart Keel +3 more
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Comprehensive eye care - Issues, challenges, and way forward. [PDF]
Indian J Ophthalmol, 2020 As we move from a disease-specific care model toward comprehensive eye care (CEC), there is a need for a more holistic and integrated approach involving the health system. It should encompass not only treatment, but also prevention, promotion, and rehabilitation of incurable blindness. Although a few models already exist, the majority of health systems
Cicinelli MV, Marmamula S, Khanna RC.
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Prevalence and determinants of comprehensive eye care in a group of patients with diabetes: a cross-sectional study in a sub-Saharan African setting [PDF]
BMC Research Notes, 2018 Objectives We aimed to investigate the determinants of comprehensive eye examination in diabetes patients. We conducted a cross-sectional study at the eye department of the Douala General Hospital.
Ahmadou M. Jingi +4 more
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Integrating eye care into Community Health Centers: a framework for advancing vision equity in underserved communities [PDF]
Frontiers in Health ServicesVision health is a critical yet often overlooked component of comprehensive primary care, particularly for underserved populations. Patient access to eye care services enhances workplace productivity, household income, and employment opportunities ...
Angelica C. Scanzera +4 more
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Robotic surgery in eye care: A comprehensive review
Journal of Clinical Ophthalmology and ResearchRobotic surgery represents an innovative frontier in ophthalmology, aiming to enhance precision, reduce surgical complications, and expand the potential for minimally invasive procedures.
Jatinder Bali, Nandan Bali
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Comprehensive Primary Eye Care: A Comparison Between an In-Person Eye Exam and a Tele-Eye Care Exam
Clinical OptometryNicolas Blais,1,* Benoit Tousignant,1,2,* Jean-Marie Hanssens1,* 1School of Optometry, Université de Montréal, Montréal, Québec, Canada; 2Department of Social and Preventive Medicine School of Public Health, Université de Montréal, Montréal ...
Blais N, Tousignant B, Hanssens JM
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Kerala Journal of OphthalmologyPurpose: To evaluate the impact and outcome of outreach eye camps in providing comprehensive vision care in underserved areas of North India, where a significant number of individuals lack adequate vision care facilities.
Asma Jabeen
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Commentary: Comprehensive eye care - Issues, challenges, and way forward.
Indian J Ophthalmol, 2020 Morya AK, Naidu A, Gogia S, Prakash S.
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Barriers and facilitators to the use of tele-ophthalmology in diabetic eye care: a scoping review [PDF]
BMC Health Services ResearchBackground and objective Tele-ophthalmology is a beneficial technology for providing eye care to diabetic patients, given the ongoing upward trend of this disease across populations.
Raoof Nopour
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