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Managing ocular allergy in optometric practice [PDF]

open access: yes, 2019
Ocular allergies are a common cause of red eyes presenting in optometric practice, with patients typically reporting itchy and watery eyes. This article aims to focus on the effective identification and treatment modalities for the most common subtype of
Bilkhu, Paramdeep Singh
core   +8 more sources

Clearer Vision, Brighter Futures: Addressing Unmet Pediatric Eye Care Needs Through School-Based Vision Programs. [PDF]

open access: yesJ Sch Health
ABSTRACT Background Vision impairment affects approximately 1 in 4 school‐aged children in the United States, and yet challenges in connecting to care exist. Poor vision has been linked to diminished academic performance, social development challenges, and poor mental health.
Xu Y, Guo X, Collins M.
europepmc   +2 more sources

Current Status of Ophthalmic Optometry Laboratory Personnel in Korea, Japan, and the United States

open access: yesKorean Journal of Clinical Laboratory Science, 2022
The education and training system, the ISCO (International Standard Classification of Occupations), and the legal systems of Japan and the United States consider all ophthalmic optometry laboratory personnel as ophthalmologists.
Okhwan Jeon   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Virtual simulated international placements as an innovation for internationalisation in undergraduate programs: a mixed methods study

open access: yesBMC Medical Education, 2023
Background Inherent features in virtual simulation could be utilised to deliver collaborative global education that is inclusive, accessible, and valued by students and facilitators.
Amanda K. Edgar   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Prevalence of Digital Eye Strain Symptoms Among Sudanese Medical Students During Conflict-Induced Online Learning: A Cross-Sectional Study. [PDF]

open access: yesHealth Sci Rep
ABSTRACT Background and Aims Armed conflict in Sudan has severely disrupted traditional medical education, prompting a shift toward online learning as an alternative. While digital platforms enable educational continuity, they are associated with increased screen exposure and a rising incidence of digital eye strain (DES) among medical students.
Gasmalha MEA   +11 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Driving Innovation: The Impact of National Health Policies on Optometry Research in East Asia. [PDF]

open access: yesInt J Health Plann Manage
ABSTRACT This study examines the optometric research landscape in three East Asian countries—China, Japan, and Korea—analysing how research trends align with each country's national health strategies. By evaluating published articles and reviews from national journals between 2006 March 2025, we identify key areas of focus, including paediatric ...
Ahn J, Choi M.
europepmc   +2 more sources

The perceived value and impact of virtual simulation-based education on students’ learning: a mixed methods study

open access: yesBMC Medical Education, 2022
Background Virtual simulations are used throughout healthcare training programs to enable development of clinical skills, however the potential for virtual simulation to enhance cognitive and affective skills is less well understood.
Amanda K. Edgar   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Leading Change Together: Supporting Collaborative Practice through Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education

open access: yesJournal of European CME, 2022
Interprofessional continuing education in support of team-based care is a critical component of healthcare quality and safety. In an effort to develop and advance the field of interprofessional continuing education (IPCE), the Accreditation Council for ...
Kathleen Regnier   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Towards a culture of quality assurance in optometric education in sub-Saharan Africa

open access: yesAfrican Vision and Eye Health, 2019
Background: New optometry education programmes in sub-Saharan Africa share a responsibility for blindness prevention by virtue of producing the countries first practitioners.
Vanessa R. Moodley
doaj   +1 more source

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