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Integrating eye health into policy: Evidence for health systems strengthening in KwaZulu-Natal

African Vision and Eye Health, 2020
Background: Available evidence is that eye health care receives less attention compared to other allied health professions in public health services across South Africa, yet vision impairment is known to have significant social and economic consequences.
Lungile M. Buthelezi, Diane van Staden
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The effect of visual impairment on quality of life of children aged 3-16 years [PDF]

, 2010
Background: It is well known that visual impairment (VI) has a detrimental effect on Quality of Life (QoL) in adults. Little is known about the effects of VI in childhood. Aims: To evaluate the effects of VI on QoL of children.
Chadha, R. K., Subramanian, A.
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Quality of Life After Surgical Treatment of Head and Neck Paragangliomas

Head &Neck, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Head and neck paragangliomas (HNPGLs) are rare neuroendocrine tumors and often arise in the head and neck. Due to their localization, the tumor and its surgical treatment pose a risk for cranial nerve impairments. Few studies have focused on the health‐related quality of life (HRQOL) in patients with HNPGLs and their relation to ...
Christina Sauter, Philipp Erhart, Dittmar Böckler, Patrick Schuler, Peter K. Plinkert, Ralph Hohenberger   +5 more
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Visionary Fall 2009 [PDF]

, 2009
https://nsuworks.nova.edu/hpd_opt_visionary/1004/thumbnail ...
College of Optometry
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The variability of corneal and anterior segment parameters in keratoconus [PDF]

, 2016
Purpose: To analyse, describe and test diverse corneal and anterior segment parameters in normal and keratoconic eyes to better understand the geometry of the keratoconic cornea. Method: 44 eyes from 44 keratoconic patients and 44 eyes from 44 healthy
Cardona Torradeflot, Genís, Gispets Parcerisas, Joan, Lupón Bas, Núria, Mas Aixalà, Enric   +3 more
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Dental Rehabilitation After Bone Mandibular Reconstruction for Head and Neck Cancer: A GETTEC Multicenter Study

Head &Neck, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background The microvascular bone free flap (MBFF) is the preferred reconstruction after mandibular resection as it facilitates secondary dental rehabilitation. Methods In this multicenter study, patients were included if treated between January 2017 and January 2022 for head and neck cancer with MBFF reconstruction.
Roussel Lise‐Marie, Elaldi Roxane, Anquetil Marine, Lévêque Emilie, Babin Emmanuel, Bozec Alexandre, Lasne Cardon Audrey, Boulay Alexandre, Le Guyader Maud, Thureau Sébastien, Brenet Esteban, Clatot Florian   +11 more
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Early Adoption and Utilization of Perfluorohexyloctane for Dry Eye Disease in the United States

Clinical Ophthalmology
Bridgitte Shen Lee,1 Lia Pizzicato,2 Elizabeth Langford,2 Liucheng Shi,2 Victoria Divino,2 Adam Alexander,3 Abhishek A Nair4 1Vision Optique, Houston, TX, USA; 2Real World Solutions, IQVIA, Falls Church, VA, USA; 3Medical Affairs, Bausch + Lomb ...
Shen Lee B, Pizzicato L, Langford E, Shi L, Divino V, Alexander A, Nair AA   +6 more
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Ugandan optometry students’ experiences of their clinical training: a qualitative study

BMC Research Notes
Background 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
Boaz Mucunguzi, Walker Guti, Moreen Tumwine, Aloysius G. Mubuuke, Ian Munabi, Arild Raaheim, Sarah Kiguli   +6 more
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Portable Perimetry Using Eye-Tracking on a Tablet Computer—A Feasibility Assessment [PDF]

, 2019
Purpose: Visual field (VF) examination by standard automated perimetry (SAP) is an important method of clinical assessment. However, the complexity of the test, and its use of bulky, expensive equipment makes it impractical for case-finding.
Bi, W., Crabb, D. P., Jones, P. R., Smith, N. D.   +3 more
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Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS) for Head and Neck Cancer in the Elderly Population: Functional Outcomes, Survival, and Complications

Head &Neck, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To compare functional and oncologic outcomes in elderly (≥ 70 years) and nonelderly (< 70 years) patients after transoral robotic surgery (TORS). Methods A retrospective chart review was conducted on 114 patients who underwent TORS for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma between 2012 and 2022.
Erim Pamuk, Avinash Beharry, Karma Lambercy, Margaux Dalla‐Vale, Nina Wahler, Şefik Hoşal, Christian Simon   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source