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High prevalence of refractive errors in an elderly population; a public health issue

BMC Ophthalmology, 2023
Purpose To determine the prevalence of myopia and hyperopia and their associated demographic and ocular factors in people 60 years of age and above. Methods The sampling was performed using a multi-stage stratified random cluster sampling method.
Alireza Hashemi, Mehdi Khabazkhoob, Hassan Hashemi   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Exploring patient involvement in target refraction decision‐making for cataract surgery

Optometry and Vision Science, Volume 103, Issue 5, May 2026.
ABSTRACT Purpose Post‐surgical emmetropia is frequently used as the target refraction in cataract surgery. Such target does not reflect guidance available from regulatory or professional bodies which recommend that the refractive implications of surgery, notably changes in post‐surgical spectacle needs, should be discussed with the patient.
Ambreen Hussain, Katie Thomson, Sven Jonuscheit, Catriona MacLennan   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

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
doaj   +1 more source

Protocol for a Pre‐Post Field Trial of a Home Hearing and Vision Care Program for Older Australians With Diverse Cognitive Abilities and Hearing and/or Vision Impairment

Health Science Reports, Volume 9, Issue 3, March 2026.
ABSTRACT Background and Aims Hearing and vision impairments are prevalent health conditions among older adults, negatively affecting functional ability, mental and social well‐being, quality of life and increasing the likelihood of transition to long‐term care.
Melinda Toomey, Helen Gurteen, Bec Bennett, Dayna Cenin, Najwan El‐Saifi, Melanie Ferguson, Yuanyuan Gu, Chyrisse Heine, Lisa Keay, Sheela Kumaran, Sabrina Lenzen, Iracema Leroi, Judy A. Lowthian, Carly Meyer, Leander Mitchell, John Newall, Nancy A. Pachana, Marianne Piano, Smriti Raichand, Emma Scanlan, Hamid R. Sohrabi, Piers Dawes   +21 more
wiley   +1 more source

Peripheral retinal findings in a pediatric primary care optometry clinic and their associations with myopia: A 3‐year retrospective review

Optometry and Vision Science, Volume 103, Issue 3, March 2026.
ABSTRACT Purpose This study aims to detail the frequency of peripheral retinal findings seen in pediatric patients in a primary care optometry clinic, and evaluate the relative frequency of abnormal and pathological peripheral retinal findings based on myopia magnitude.
Morgan C. Ollinger, Marie I. Bodack, Morgan I. Bromley   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Fundamentals of an ideal optometric practice.

, 1919
Issued by the Bureau of Optometric Information, American Optometric Assoc.Mode of access ...
American Optometric Association., Wiseman, Eugene Gilbert.   +1 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
doaj   +1 more source

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
doaj   +1 more source

Deskilling technology affords work amenity, increases labor supply

Strategic Management Journal, Volume 47, Issue 2, Page 364-389, February 2026.
Abstract Research Summary We investigate how deskilling technology (map apps) affects the choice of individuals to provide ride‐hail service. In a vignette experiment, technology increased participation in work by 8% and 4% among low‐ and high‐skill drivers respectively.
Pinchuan Ong, I. P. L. Png
wiley   +1 more source

Advancing optometric education through peer-reviewed publication: innovations and insights for the future

Advancing optometric education through peer-reviewed publication: innovations and insights for the ...
Kerryn Hart (13078755), James Armitage (13059060), Bao N Nguyen (8961560)   +2 more
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