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Subjective Verification of Refraction- A Quality Indicator: A Cross-sectional Study [PDF]
Introduction: Subjective refraction helps in establishing the suitable lens for a patient. But it also needs a patient’s cooperation for the proper estimation of the refractive error.
MC Chaitra +3 more
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Applying principles of health system strengthening to eye care
Understanding Health systems have now become the priority focus of researchers and policy makers, who have progressively moved away from a project-centred perspectives.
Karl Blanchet, Daksha Patel
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Turning the tide of corneal blindness
Corneal diseases represent the second leading cause of blindness in most developing world countries. Worldwide, major investments in public health infrastructure and primary eye care services have built a strong foundation for preventing future corneal ...
Matthew S Oliva +2 more
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Alexander J Buller The Eye Surgery Hastings, Hastings, Hawkes Bay, New ZealandCorrespondence: Alexander J BullerThe Eye Surgery Hastings, 309 Karamu Road South, Hastings, Hawkes Bay 4122, New ZealandTel +6466505798Fax +6466503593Email drbuller ...
Buller AJ
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Vision-related research priorities and how to finance them
A number of organizations have employed a consultative process with the vision community to engage relevant parties in identifying needs and opportunities for vision research. The National Eye Institute in the US and the European Commission are currently
Catherine A McCarty
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Initial experience in self-monitoring of intraocular pressure. [PDF]
Background/aims: Diurnal variation in intraocular pressure (IOP) is a routine assessment in glaucoma management. Providing patients the opportunity to perform self-tonometry might empower them and free hospital resource.
Dabasia, P. +4 more
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Glaucoma in developing countries
Objective: To describe the background and strategy required for the prevention of blindness from glaucoma in developing countries. Materials and Methods: Extrapolation of existing data and experience in eye care delivery and teaching models in an ...
Ravi Thomas
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Functional Outcomes of the Low Vision Depression Prevention Trial in Age-Related Macular Degeneration. [PDF]
Purpose: To compare the efficacy of behavioral activation (BA) plus low vision rehabilitation with an occupational therapist (OT-LVR) with supportive therapy (ST) on visual function in patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Methods: Single-
Casten, Robin J. +4 more
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Scope of optometry practice in Trinidad and Tobago: A cross‐sectional study
Background and Aim To report the scope of optometry practice in Trinidad and Tobago to identify areas that need improvement. Methods A cross‐sectional study of optometrists in Trinidad and Tobago was conducted using a validated self‐structured ...
Ngozika E. Ezinne +4 more
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What the comprehensive economics of blindness and visual impairment can help us understand
Since the year 2000, the amount written about the economics of blindness and visual impairment has increased substantially. In some cases, the studies listed under this heading are calculations of the costs related to vision impairment and blindness at a
Kevin D Frick
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