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Use of augmented reality technology for improving visual acuity of individuals with low vision
Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2020 Purpose: The objective of this study was to analyze the visual acuity improvement in patients with low vision using augmented reality device who presented to the low vision care (LVC) clinic at a tertiary eye care center.
Sarika Gopalakrishnan +3 more
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Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2023 Purpose: This study was conducted to estimate the visual acuity improvement in patients with Leber hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON) with the help of low vision devices (LVDs) and to analyze the types of distant and near LVDs prescribed to the patients
Sarika Gopalakrishnan +4 more
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Integrating low vision service in clinical practice
TNOA Journal of Ophthalmic Science and Research, 2020 Low vision service has been least prioritised for decades in eye care. Vision 2020[1] the Global initiative for avoidable blindness has identified Refractive errors and low vision as a priority. In spite of low vision has been a focus area in vision 2020,
Krishnamurthy Ilango
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Comparison of Depression in Low Vision Patients and Normal Vision Patients
Pakistan Armed Forces Medical Journal, 2022 Objective: To compare the frequency of depression in low vision and normal vision patients. Study Design: Comparative cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Eye Department, Combined Military Hospital, Malir Cantt, Karachi Pakistan ...
Irshad Hussain +4 more
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Visual, Musculoskeletal, and Balance Complaints in AMD: A Follow-Up Study
Journal of Ophthalmology, 2016 Purpose. To investigate whether patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) run a potentially higher risk of developing visual, musculoskeletal, and balance complaints than age-matched controls with normal vision. Methods.
Christina Zetterlund +2 more
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Introducing low vision care into the Government eye care services in South Africa
African Vision and Eye Health, 2007 There are many visually impaired people all over the world including South Africa, unfortunately, vision rehabilitation services are lacking in many countries.
A. O. Oduntan
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Low Vision Rehabilitation: Caring for the Whole Person [PDF]
British Journal of Ophthalmology, 1999 Low Vision Rehabilitation: Caring for the Whole Person . Ophthalmology Monograph 12. Ed by D C Fletcher. Pp 162. £75. San Francisco: American Academy of Ophthalmology, 1999. ISBN1-56055-170-4. This book is one component of the Lifelong Education for the Ophthalmologist (LEO) framework, produced by the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
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Barriers of Cataract surgery among camp screened patients of Sunsari and Morang district of Eastern Nepal [PDF]
Al Ameen Journal of Medical Sciences, 2020 Background: Cataract is the leading cause of blindness in developing countries like Nepal. To meet the objective of VISION 2020, the study of the barriers that delay surgical uptake becomes important.
Rajiv Ranjan Karn +4 more
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Pediatric Low Vision Management
Delhi Journal of Ophthalmology, 2015 Vision is responsible for 80 -90% of what the child learns during first 6 years of life and promotes growth and development. Specific expertise and methodology is required to evaluate and manage children with low vision.
Sunita Lulla Gur
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Perceptions of optometry coordinators on eye care services in public hospitals of Limpopo province
African Vision and Eye HealthBackground: Evaluation of eye care services (ECS) is essential for assessing the effectiveness and outcomes of eye care delivery, providing improvements, reducing avoidable vision impairment (VI) and promoting optimal eye health. Aim: This study aimed to
Modjadji M. Leshabane +2 more
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