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Thirty years of optometric education at Turfloop (1975-2005): A historical and educational overview

African Vision and Eye Health, 2006
It  is  always  necessary  to  document  his-torical  events  for  the  purpose  of  future  gen-erations.    The  Department  of  Optometry  at Turfloop  had  a  complex  development  which needs  to  be  documented;  hence,  the  purpose of  this ...
A.O. Oduntan
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Age and Sex Standardized Prevalence of Corneal Opacity and Its Determinants: Tehran Geriatric Eye Study (TGES)

Iranian Journal of Public Health, 2022
Background: We aimed to determine the age and sex standardized prevalence of corneal opacity and its determinants Methods: The Tehran Geriatric Eye Study (TGES) is a population-based cross-sectional study conducted on 3791 subjects aged above 60 yr ...
Hassan Hashemi, Reza Pakzad, Mohamadreza Aghamirsalim, Abbasali Yekta, Mohammad Mehdi Sadoughi, Nima Norouzikhiabani, Abolfazl Jafarzadehpour, Roghayeh Esmaieli, Mehdi Khabazkhoob   +8 more
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Sensitivity and specificity of Norwegian optometrists’ evaluation of diabetic retinopathy in single-field retinal images – a cross-sectional experimental study

BMC Health Services Research, 2013
Background In the working age group, diabetic retinopathy is a leading cause of visual impairment. Regular eye examinations and early treatment of retinopathy can prevent visual loss, so screening for diabetic retinopathy is cost-effective.
Sundling Vibeke, Gulbrandsen Pål, Straand Jørund   +2 more
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Strengthening Workforce Competency in Eye Care: Aligning Malaysia’s optometry education standards with global frameworks

Asia Pacific Journal of Health Management
Introduction: Developing a competent eye care workforce requires alignment between national education standards and internationally recognised competency frameworks.
Indira Madhavan, Arimi Fitri Mat Ludin, Mohd Izzuddin Hairol   +2 more
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Medmont Meridia™: Much More Than a Corneal Topographer

Clinical Optometry, 2023
Daddi Fadel Center for Ocular Research & Education (CORE), School of Optometry & Vision Science, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, CanadaCorrespondence: Daddi Fadel, Tel +1 (226) 899 7801, Email daddi.fadel@uwaterloo.caAbstract: In recent years ...
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Barriers to Ophthalmologic Care Reported by Family Caregivers of Users and Non‐Users With Intellectual Disabilities

Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, Volume 70, Issue 8, Page 845-857, August 2026.
ABSTRACT Background People with intellectual disabilities (IDs) are more likely to experience vision‐related impairments, yet they face many barriers to accessing eye care. Although previous studies have described these barriers, few have compared barriers reported by families who have and have not accessed ophthalmologic care, which may provide ...
Chiun‐Ho Hou, Yueh‐Ching Chou, Shu‐Fang Shih, Christy Pu   +3 more
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Global scope of glaucoma clinical practice for optometrists

Optometry and Vision Science, Volume 103, Issue 7, July 2026.
ABSTRACT Purpose The role of optometrists in glaucoma care is evolving rapidly in many parts of the world. This review aims to describe the current global scope of clinical practice for optometrists with respect to glaucoma, highlighting progress and identifying barriers to care across diverse regions.
Jonathan Denniss, Brendan T. Barrett, Riccardo Cheloni, Patrick J. G. Gunn, Robert A. Harper, Sarah MacIver, Allison M. McKendrick, Stephen Ocansey, Philip R. K. Turnbull, John G. Flanagan   +9 more
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Primary Health Care Services and Continuity of Care Are Associated With Better Health Outcomes in the Older Population

Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, Volume 74, Issue 7, Page 1950-1963, July 2026.
ABSTRACT Background Older people's preference is to age in place. Optimizing the delivery of high‐quality home‐based primary care for this growing population is a priority for healthcare systems worldwide. Provision of primary care is essential to support the health and wellbeing of the older population, yet there is a lack of high‐quality evidence ...
Gillian E. Caughey, Johannes Schwabe, Brian W. Pulling, Maria Crotty, Helena Williams, Andrew Kellie, Gillian Harvey, Steve L. Wesselingh, David Roder, Krystal‐Lee Nixon, Janet K. Sluggett, Monica Cations, Tiffany K. Gill, Jyoti Khadka, Megan Corlis, Carolyn Dawkins, Marilyn von Thien, Maria C. Inacio   +17 more
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Job satisfaction and its associated factors among optometrists in Ghana: a cross-sectional study

Health and Quality of Life Outcomes, 2021
Background Job satisfaction describes an employee’s motivation and/or feeling of satisfaction towards his/her work. Globally, healthcare professionals’ turnover and retention play a critical role in the delivery of essential health services.
Kwadwo Owusu Akuffo, Eldad Agyei-Manu, David Ben Kumah, Anthony Danso-Appiah, Abubakar Sadik Mohammed, Akosua Kesewah Asare, Emmanuel Kofi Addo   +6 more
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Opportunities, risks and challenges integrating artificial intelligence into optometry education: A qualitative interview study

Optometry and Vision Science, Volume 103, Issue 6, June 2026.
ABSTRACT Purpose As artificial intelligence (AI) tools become increasingly integrated into optometric practice, higher education providers must adapt to these technological advancements and integrate teaching about AI into the optometry curriculum.
Fiona Buckmaster, Diane van Staden, Lauren Coetzee   +2 more
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