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The effect of Rheumatoid Arthritis on Eye Health [PDF]

Journal of Medical and Life Science, 2023
An autoimmune disease called rheumatoid arthritis (RA) mostly affects the joints, but it can also damage the skin, eyes, and lungs. RA patients can have dry, irritated, or gritty eyes. When the body's immune system unintentionally targets healthy tissues,
Zena Khalaf, Furqan Kadhim
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Key factors determining success of primary eye care through vision centres in rural India: Patients′ perspectives

Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2012
Aim : This paper intends to discuss the patients′ perspective on the determinants of primary eye care services from vision centers (VC) in rural India.
Vilas Kovai, Gullapalli N Rao, Brien Holden   +2 more
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Causes, epidemiology, and long-term outcome of traumatic cataracts in children in rural India

Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2012
Purpose : To describe preoperative factors, long-term (>3 years) postoperative outcome and cost of traumatic cataracts in children in predominantly rural districts of western India.
Parikshit Gogate, Mohini Sahasrabudhe, Mitali Shah, Shailbala Patil, Anil Kulkarni   +4 more
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Improving equity, efficiency and adherence to referral in Pakistan's eye health programmes: Pre- and post-pandemic onset

Frontiers in Public Health, 2022
BackgroundOver one billion people worldwide live with avoidable blindness or vision impairment. Eye Health Programmes tackle this by providing screening, primary eye care, refractive correction, and referral to hospital eye services.
Asad Aslam Khan, Asad Aslam Khan, Khalid Iqbal Talpur, Zahid Awan, Sergio Latorre Arteaga, Sergio Latorre Arteaga, Nigel M. Bolster, Nigel M. Bolster, Marzieh Katibeh, Elanor Watts, Elanor Watts, Andrew Bastawrous, Andrew Bastawrous   +12 more
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The challenges in improving outcome of cataract surgery in low and middle income countries

Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2012
Cataract is the leading cause of blindness globally and surgery is the only known measure to deal with it effectively. Providing high quality cataract surgical services is critical if patients with cataract are to have their sight restored.
Robert Lindfield, Kalluru Vishwanath, Faustin Ngounou, Rohit C Khanna   +3 more
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Elimination of avoidable blindness due to cataract: Where do we prioritize and how should we monitor this decade?

Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2012
Background: In the final push toward the elimination of avoidable blindness, cataract occupies a position of eminence for the success of the Right to Sight initiative. Aims: Review existing situation and assess what monitoring indicators may be useful to
Gudlavalleti VS Murthy, Neena John, Bindiganavale R Shamanna, Hira B Pant   +3 more
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Eye conditions and blindness in children: Priorities for research, programs, and policy with a focus on childhood cataract

Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2012
The major causes of blindness in children encompass intrauterine and acquired infectious diseases, teratogens and developmental and molecular genetics, nutritional factors, the consequences of preterm birth, and tumors.
Clare Gilbert, Mohammed Muhit
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Integrating eye health into policy: Evidence for health systems strengthening in KwaZulu-Natal

African Vision and Eye Health, 2020
Background: Available evidence is that eye health care receives less attention compared to other allied health professions in public health services across South Africa, yet vision impairment is known to have significant social and economic consequences.
Lungile M. Buthelezi, Diane van Staden
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ANALYSIS OF MYOPIA RISK FACTORS BY MACHINE LEARNING: APPLICATIONS AND IMPLICATIONS [PDF]

Proceedings on Engineering Sciences
Myopia, or near vision, is an increasingly common eye condition worldwide, particularly in East and Southeast Asia. This condition prevents individuals from seeing distant objects clearly, leading to functional and health impairments that can severely ...
Samya Korziti , Abderrahim Dahbi, Abdelilah Errachidi, Farida Bentayeb, Youssef Elmerabet   +4 more
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Visual Function in Professional Drivers In A Coastal Town of South India and Their Perceptions About Ocular Health

Delhi Journal of Ophthalmology, 2021
Introduction: Good visual function is essential for drivers during driving. Many ocular conditions affect visual function. There is a need for the drivers to undergo ocular evaluation and awareness about eye health would motivate them to do so.
Vidya Hegde, Rashmi Jain, Rashmi Shambu, Anupama Bappal, Rajarathna Hegde   +4 more
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