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Smartphone ophthalmoscopy: patient and student practitioner perceptions [PDF]

, 2019
It can take several years to become proficient at direct ophthalmoscopy; the instrument’s single eyepiece allows only one individual to view the image at a time, which is considered disadvantageous during teaching.
Huntjens, B., Nagra, M.
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Visionary Spring 2012 [PDF]

, 2012
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College of Optometry
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COVID-19 guidelines for optometry and optical services post-lockdown

Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused disruption in everyone's lives globally. Optometrists, being primary health care professionals are at a higher risk of infection in their practices during these testing times.
Snehal Turakhia, Yeshwant Saoji, Aditya Goyal, Prema Chande, Jameel Rizwana Hussaindeen, Nagaraju Konda, Nilesh Thite, Deepak K Bagga, Jayanta Bhattacharjee, Rajeev Prasad, Sanjay Mishra, Lakshmi Shinde   +11 more
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Vision-related symptoms as a clinical feature of chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis? Evidence from the DePaul Symptom Questionnaire [PDF]

, 2013
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) or Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) is a debilitating disorder, affecting at least 250,000 people in the UK. Marked by debilitating fatigue, its aetiology is poorly understood and diagnosis controversial. A number of symptoms
Claire V Hutchinson, Hutchinson, Jason, John Maltby, Leonard A Jason, Leslie, Potaznick, Stephen P Badham, Tabachnick, Vedelago   +9 more
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Knowledge outcome of visual-simulation-based over print-based diabetic retinopathy health education amongst the Omani community residing in Al Batinah, Oman

African Vision and Eye Health, 2021
Background: Evidence-based contextual diabetic retinopathy (DR) related health promotion tools are essential in improving patient compliance and reducing the condition-related burden within the community.
Gopi S. Vankudre, Sheikha M.R.D. Al Saad
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Functional Outcomes of the Low Vision Depression Prevention Trial in Age-Related Macular Degeneration. [PDF]

, 2017
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., Deemer, Ashley D., Massof, Robert W., Piersol, Catherine V., Rovner, Barry W.   +4 more
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Optometry students’ experience of online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic

Transformation in Higher Education, 2023
Optometry education, like other health professions, has historically been conducted via contact teaching and learning in classrooms, clinics and laboratories.
Davina Govender, Tarryn Pillay, Nandipha Maci, Nokukhanya Vilakazi, Snenkosi Mthethwa, Umar Mansoor, Zweli Manquzi, Diane van Staden   +7 more
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Optometrists show rudimentary understanding of evidence-based practice but are ready to embrace it: can barriers be overcome? [PDF]

, 2015
Evidence-based practice (EBP) involves integration of the best available evidence from research, the patient's preferences or circumstances, the clinical environment and the health practitioner's expertise.
Adams, Adams, Al-Musa, Catherine M Suttle, Coomarasamy, Dawes, Elliott, Gagnon, Hoffmann, Iles, Ilic, Ilic, Isabelle Jalbert, Jette, Keller, Lizarondo, Lodico, McCluskey, McKenna, Melnyk, Mobaraki, Mussaed Alabdelmoneam, Richards, Richards, Sackett, Salbach, Salbach, Suttle, Taghreed Alnahedh, Tilson, Tong, Toulkidis, Welsh   +32 more
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Optopreneurship for a competitive and sustainable optometry practice in South Africa

African Vision and Eye Health
Background: Optopreneurship entails the entrepreneurial activities within the optometry industry. The term is new and derived from optometry and entrepreneurship.
Pheagane M.W. Nkoana
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Effect of Higher Order Aberrations and Intraocular Scatter on Optical Quality Based on an Optical Eye Model

Optics, 2023
The impact of intraocular scatter and higher order aberrations (HOAs) on ocular optical quality was investigated. An optical eye model was constructed using the measured ocular aberrations, corneal surfaces, axial length, and scatter fraction, and the ...
Feng Rao, Xing Heng Zhao, Ming Dong Zhang, Yan Wang   +3 more
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