Patients’ attitudes and beliefs to presbyopia and its correction [PDF]
Objective Presbyopia is the gradual inability to focus near objects with age. This study explores patients’ attitudes and beliefs towards presbyopia including preferred modes of near refractive correction.
Huntjens, B., Hutchins, B.
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Feeling the pressure: a cross-sectional study exploring feasibility of a healthcare Pop-Up for intraocular pressure measurements in shopping centres in England [PDF]
OBJECTIVES: To test the hypothesis that a shopping centre Pop-Up health check combining an intraocular pressure (IOP) check with a general health check (blood pressure (BP)) is more readily accepted by the general public than an IOP check only.
Campbell, P. +5 more
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Suspected retinopathies in Norwegian optometric practice with emphasis on patients with diabetes: a cross-sectional study [PDF]
Background The scope of optometry differs worldwide. In Norway the vast majority of optometrists perform ophthalmoscopy as part of their routine examinations.
Vibeke Sundling +26 more
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Vision and Reading Difficulties Part 1: Specific learning difficulties and vision [PDF]
This article is the first in a series of five about vision and reading difficulties, and provides an introduction and an overview of learning disabilities and specific learning difficulties.
Allen, Peter M +2 more
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Vision and Reading Difficulties Part 2: Optometric correlates of reading difficulties [PDF]
In this second article of the series on vision and reading difficulties, the optometric factors (for example refractive error and orthoptic function) that may be associated with reading problems are discussed in detail.
Allen, Peter M +2 more
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Vision and Reading Difficulties Part 5: Clinical protocol and the role of the eye-care practitioner [PDF]
This series of articles has described various aspects of visual characteristics of reading difficulties and the background behind techniques such as the use of coloured filters in helping to reduce the difficulties that are experienced.
Allen, Peter M +2 more
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Burton Optical Company (Cases A & B) [PDF]
Thesis (M.B.A.)--Boston ...
Huntoon, Vincent Joseph
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Clinical safety of a minor eye conditions scheme in England delivered by community optometrists [PDF]
Objective The aim of this study was to monitor the activity and evaluate the clinical safety of a minor eye conditions scheme (MECS) conducted by accredited community optometrists in Lambeth and Lewisham, London.
Edgar, D. F +5 more
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The relationship between unwarranted variation in optometric referrals and time since qualification [PDF]
Purpose: To investigate variation in optometric referral decision-making and the influence of experience and continuing education and training (CET). Methods: To gain insight into unwarranted variation in referral activity in the UK: (1) triage data ...
Bowling +21 more
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Optometric referrals - how, when and to whom refer a patient? [PDF]
Els optometristes posseeixen l’equipament i els coneixements necessaris per a proporcionar un examen visual complert i, així detectar la necessitat de derivar a un pacient, si escau.
Bruguera Morillas, Ivette
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