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Evaluation of the corneal topography based on deep learning

Frontiers in Medicine
PurposeThe current study designed a unique type of corneal topography evaluation method based on deep learning and traditional image processing algorithms.
Shuai Xu, Xiaoyan Yang, Xiaoyan Yang, Xiaoyan Yang, Xiaoyan Yang, Shuxian Zhang, Shuxian Zhang, Shuxian Zhang, Shuxian Zhang, Xuan Zheng, Fang Zheng, Yin Liu, Hanyu Zhang, Lihua Li, Lihua Li, Lihua Li, Lihua Li, Qing Ye   +17 more
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Dental caries and visual acuity of students in a town in west amazon

Brazilian Journal of Oral Sciences, 2018
Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the epidemiological profile for dental caries in primary school students in the public education system in Barcelos, as well as to verify its association with the visual acuity assessed.
Lauramaris de Arruda Régis-Aranha, Sanya Thaina Cristovam dos Santos, Waldeyde Oderilda Gualberto Magalhães, Adriana Beatriz Silveira Pinto, Shirley Maria de Araújo Passos, Ângela Xavier Monteiro   +5 more
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Is optometry ready for myopia control? Education and other barriers to the treatment of myopia [version 2; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations]

HRB Open Research, 2020
Background: With the increasing prevalence of myopia there is growing interest in active myopia control. However, the majority of progressive myopes are still prescribed single vision spectacles. This prospective study aims to elucidate the knowledge and
Saoirse McCrann, Ian Flitcroft, James Loughman   +2 more
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Comparison of subjective and objective methods to determine the retinal arterio-venous ratio using fundus photography

Journal of Optometry, 2015
Purpose: To assess the inter and intra observer variability of subjective grading of the retinal arterio-venous ratio (AVR) using a visual grading and to compare the subjectively derived grades to an objective method using a semi-automated computer ...
Rebekka Heitmar, Angelos A. Kalitzeos, Sunni R. Patel, Diana Prabhu-Das, Robert P. Cubbidge   +4 more
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LEGO^® SERIOUS PLAY^® as a Tool for Reflective and Sustainable Learning in Optometry

Education Sciences
This study examines the pedagogical potential of LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® (LSP) in optometric education, aiming to foster critical reflection on optics, sustainability, and professional identity.
Ana Paula Oliveira, Bruno Barbosa, Clara Martinez-Perez   +2 more
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The KwaZulu-Natal Child Eye Care Programme: Delivering refractive error services to primary school learners

African Vision and Eye Health, 2011
Globally, over 300 million people are estimated to be visually impaired. Uncorrected refractive error is the primary cause of almost half of all visual impairment, resulting in the global economy losing $269 billion in productivity annually.
Y. I. Mahraj, K. S. Naidoo, R. Dabideen, P. Ramson   +3 more
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Impact of Satellite Practices on Academic Ophthalmology Departments

Journal of Academic Ophthalmology, 2017
Background A recent small study described how “satellite” clinics (off-site and strategically situated) associated with six academic ophthalmology departments provided expansion opportunities, and also created unique challenges.
Irene C. Kuo, Scott M. Wright
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Current practices of diagnostic techniques requir- ing the use of ophthalmic drugs among KwaZulu- Natal optometrists*

African Vision and Eye Health, 2009
In an endeavour to improve the quality of optometric eye care services in South Africa, the scope of practice was expanded to include the use of ocular diagnostic procedures such as goniosco- py that require the use of ophthalmic drugs.
K. P. Mashige, K. S. Naidoo
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Perceptions, expectations, apprehensions and realities of graduating South African optometry students (PEAR study, 2006)

African Vision and Eye Health, 2007
The objective of this study was to establish the perceptions, expectations, apprehensions and realities of South Africa optometry students completing their undergraduate studies in 2006.
A. O. Oduntan, A. Louw, V. R. Moodley, M. Richter, P. von Poser   +4 more
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Developing clinical reasoning along the cognitive continuum: a mixed methods evaluation of a novel Clinical Diagnosis Assessment

BMC Medical Education
Background Clinical reasoning is a professional capability required for clinical practice. In preclinical training, clinical reasoning is often taught implicitly, and feedback is focused on discrete outcomes of decision-making.
Lucinda E. Ainge, Amanda K. Edgar, Jacqueline M. Kirkman, James A. Armitage   +3 more
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