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Fania (Fanny) Kaplan and the attempted assassination of Vladimir Lenin: Ophthalmologic considerations

open access: yesActa Ophthalmologica, EarlyView.
Abstract Purpose Fania (Fanny) Kaplan (1890–1918), who was reportedly visually impaired, confessed to the attempted assassination of Soviet leader Vladimir Lenin (1870–1924) in 1918 by shooting him with a pistol. The precise nature of her visual loss is unknown and raises doubts about whether she had sufficient visual function to perform the act ...
Stephen G. Schwartz   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Prognostic factors of optical coherence tomography angiography in intermediate and advanced primary open‐angle glaucoma: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

open access: yesActa Ophthalmologica, EarlyView.
Abstract Conventional optical coherence tomography (OCT) has a floor effect in patients with severe visual field loss, such as seen in advanced primary open‐angle glaucoma (POAG). OCT angiography (OCTA) does not suffer from such a floor effect. However, which OCTA parameters are most useful for monitoring longitudinal progression is unclear.
Kamya Katarya   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Impact of mono‐ or multitherapy on ocular surface health and quality of life after 5 years of follow‐up in the Glaucoma Intensive Treatment Study (GITS)

open access: yesActa Ophthalmologica, EarlyView.
Abstract Aim To evaluate the impact of initial mono‐ versus multitherapy on the ocular surface and related quality of life after 5 years follow‐up in the Glaucoma Intensive Treatment Study (GITS). Method The study included patients with primary open‐angle glaucoma and pseudoexfoliation glaucoma who completed 5‐year follow‐up in GITS.
Gauti Jóhannesson   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Astigmatic changes after Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) in decompensated penetrating keratoplasty grafts

open access: yesActa Ophthalmologica, EarlyView.
Abstract Purpose To evaluate the surgery‐induced changes of astigmatism after Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) in eyes with failed previous penetrating keratoplasty (PK). Design Retrospective, interventional cohort study based on prospective DMEK database.
Florian Thomas Steinberg   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Outcomes and complications of sponges versus tires for scleral buckling in primary rhegmatogenous retinal detachment: The Manchester Buckle Study

open access: yesActa Ophthalmologica, EarlyView.
Abstract Purpose To compare preoperative characteristics and postoperative anatomical and functional outcomes of scleral buckle surgery using sponges versus tires, as well as explant‐related complications and the frequency of explant removal. Methods This retrospective study included patients with primary rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD) who ...
Peter Kiraly   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Profuse nocturnal eyelid haemorrhage from a spider angioma

open access: yes
Acta Ophthalmologica, EarlyView.
Ype P. de Jong, Paulus T. V. M. de Jong
wiley   +1 more source

Accuracy of a Large Language Model as a new tool for optometry education

Clinical and experimental optometry, 2023
Clinical relevance The unsupervised introduction of certain Artificial Intelligence tools in optometry education may challenge the proper acquisition of accurate clinical knowledge and skills proficiency.
G. Cardona   +2 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Educator perspectives on implementing the Optometry Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health curriculum framework

Clinical and experimental optometry, 2022
Clinical relevance Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples have the right to the highest attainable standard of health and access to health services without discrimination.
Kate D Pecar   +4 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Public health and Indigenous eye health: more work to be done in optometry

Clinical and experimental optometry, 2023
Optometrists have not only a critical role to play but also a responsibility to contribute to public health and to the specific health needs of Indigenous peoples, as highlighted in the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency shared ‘Code of ...
S. Bentley, F. Stapleton, I. Jalbert
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Global Mapping of Optometry Workforce

African Vision and Eye Health, 2022
BACKGROUND:The growing global burden of vision impairment makes it imperative that there are appropriately trained human resources. Optometrists play a critical role in alleviating this burden, but the low number of optometrists available or the ...
K. Naidoo   +6 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

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