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Educating Optometry Undergraduates Through Telemedicine: The Optometry Educator’s Perspectives

International Journal of Academic Research in Progressive Education and Development, 2023
Introduction: Although telemedicine has been long available, the pandemic precipitates immediate demand to expand ophthalmic care delivery.For the technology to be used in local practices, a few factors need to be considered in terms of awareness, knowledge, attitude and individual skills regarding telemedicine from the optometry educator's perspective.
Muhammad Syamil Ismail, Shaz Ain Razak
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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
Shivalika Sehgal, Lakshmi Shinde, Gopinath Madheswaran, Paula Mukherjee, Pavan Verkicharla, Soumya Easwaran, Kalika Bandamwar   +6 more
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The perceived value and impact of virtual simulation-based education on students’ learning: a mixed methods study

BMC Medical Education, 2022
Background Virtual simulations are used throughout healthcare training programs to enable development of clinical skills, however the potential for virtual simulation to enhance cognitive and affective skills is less well understood.
Amanda K. Edgar, Susie Macfarlane, Elissa J. Kiddell, James A. Armitage, Ryan J. Wood-Bradley   +4 more
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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.
Sowmya Saravanan, Kalpa Negiloni, Rashima Asokan   +2 more
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Experiences and perceptions of undergraduate optometry students towards public eye care services in South Africa

African Vision and Eye Health, 2023
Background: Public eye care services in South Africa are relatively underdeveloped. This is, in part, due to optometry services historically being private sector-focussed, as well as a lack of ophthalmologists in the country.
Noxolo L. Zulu, Diane van Staden
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A cohort study for the development and validation of a reflective inventory to quantify diagnostic reasoning skills in optometry practice

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 ...
Amanda K. Edgar, Lucinda Ainge, Simon Backhouse, James A. Armitage   +3 more
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Two decades of optometric education in Ghana: Update and recent developments*

African Vision and Eye Health, 2011
Many authors have reported on the evolution and trends of optometric education in Africa. Amongst these are articles on Optometry and optometric education in Africa, West Africa, Nigeria, South Africa, Ghana, and Ethiopia.
G. O. Ovenseri-Ogbomo, F. E. Kio, E. K. Morny, A. O. Amedo, O. M. Oriowo   +4 more
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Bedside teaching in optometry: A millennial view on an ancient teaching and learning method

African Vision and Eye Health, 2023
Background: Bedside teaching is a key component of a positive learning environment where non-technical skills and professional attributes can be taught.
Elzana Kempen, Mathys J. Labuschagne, Mpho P. Jama   +2 more
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Impact of a cross-cultural, inter-professional, ocular disease themed international elective for australian optometry students – A pilot study

Current Medical Issues, 2021
Background: International electives provide students an opportunity to experience diversity in educational content and the impact of social settings on health-care delivery.
P Prathiba Roy, Kiran Devamani, Aarwin Joshua, Giftus Joshua, R Asha Slecer, V S Shincy Susan, Sharmili Lalgudi, Jeyanth Suresh Rose   +7 more
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Attitudes and Barriers to Evidence‐Based Practice in Optometry Educators [PDF]

Optometry and Vision Science, 2015
ABSTRACT Purpose Evidence‐based practice (EBP) is an essential component of good quality, patient‐centered health care. This requires practitioners to acquire EBP skills and knowledge during undergraduate and continuing education.
Suttle, Catherine M., Challinor, Kirsten L., Thompson, Rachel E., Pesudovs, Konrad, Togher, Leanne, Chiavaroli, Neville, Lee, Adrian, Junghans, Barbara, Stapleton, Fiona, Watt, Kathleen, Jalbert, Isabelle   +10 more
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