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Myopia and defocus: the current understanding [PDF]

, 2011
The current theories relating to the development and progression of myopia are related to exposure of the eye to hyperopic defocus. This paper discusses these theories and the large body of recent research investigating the evidence behind them.
Day, Mhairi, Duffy, Lorraine
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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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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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Visionary Spring 2012 [PDF]

, 2012
https://nsuworks.nova.edu/hpd_opt_visionary/1008/thumbnail ...
College of Optometry
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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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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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Leading optometry research institutions and countries in Africa: Lessons for building synergy and resilient education

African Vision and Eye Health
Background: Optometry training is shaped by institutional frameworks, with their professional orientation influenced by the academic pedigree of affiliated scholars.
Pious T. Amoako, Samuel Kyei, Paul Owusu, Joseph M. Sa-Ambo, Gideon Owusu, Randy Asiamah, Patrick Evans Agyiri, Samuel Ankamah, Khathutshelo P. Mashige   +8 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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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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