Ugandan optometry students’ experiences of their clinical training: a qualitative study [PDF]
BMC Research NotesBackground There is a gradual increase in the number of optometry education programs in Africa yet there is limited knowledge on optometry students’ experiences of their clinical training. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to explore the optometry
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Workplace Wellness Support Enhances Health and Mental Well-Being in Optometrists [PDF]
Clinical OptometryBernadette Mazurek Melnyk,1,2 Jeffrey J Walline,3 Andreanna Pavan Hsieh,1 Nathan P Helsabeck1 1College of Nursing, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA; 2Office of the Chief Wellness Officer, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA; 3College
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Knowledge, Attitude, and Perception of African Optometrists on Fellowship of the American Academy of Optometry (AAO): A Cross-Sectional Survey [PDF]
Clinical OptometryGodwin Ovenseri-Ogbomo,1 Susarah Maria Richter,2 Bernadine N Ekpenyong,3 Stephen Ocansey,4 Anne Effiom Ebri,3 Kwadwo O Akuffo,5 Uchechukwu L Osuagwu6,7 1Department of Optometry, Centre for Rural Health Sciences, University of the Highlands and Islands ...
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Artificial intelligence-aided diagnosis and treatment in the field of optometry [PDF]
International Journal of Ophthalmology, 2023 With the rapid development of computer technology, the application of artificial intelligence (AI) to ophthalmology has gained prominence in modern medicine.
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The effect of viewing distance on subjective refraction assessment [PDF]
Proceedings of the Estonian Academy of Sciences, 2021 Accurate detection of subjective refraction is important to provide patients with the best visual quality. One of the factors affecting detection of subjective refraction is viewing distance.
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Journal of University Medical & Dental College, 2022 BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVE: Self-esteem and optimism are important for students’ success. Our objectives were (a) to determine self-esteem and life-orientation (optimism) levels among Optometry students in the Department of Optometry & Vision Sciences at ...
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Assessment of knowledge, attitude, and practice of glaucoma among different cadres of optometrists
Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2022 Purpose: To assess the level of knowledge, attitude, and clinical practice of glaucoma among optometry students and optometry practitioners with different years of clinical experience and academic background.
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Impact of COVID-19 on Indian optometrists: A student, educator, and practitioner's perspective
Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2021 Purpose: The optometry profession has experienced massive changes amid lockdown in COVID 19 pandemic. This study gauges the impact of COVID-19 on optometry education and practices in India. Methods: The impact of COVID-19 among key stakeholders of Indian
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BMC Medical Education, 2022 Background Diagnostic reasoning is an essential skill for optometry practice and a vital part of the curriculum for optometry trainees but there is limited understanding of how diagnostic reasoning is performed in optometry or how this skill is best ...
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Perspectives and clinical practices of optometrists in Saudi Arabia concerning myopia in children [PDF]
International Journal of Ophthalmology, 2023 AIM: To investigate the practice patterns of optometrists in Saudi Arabia regarding myopia management. METHODS: An internet-based survey was distributed to all practicing optometrists in Saudi Arabia (n=1886). The survey contained questions related to 1)
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