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Vision and Reading Difficulties Part 2: Optometric correlates of reading difficulties [PDF]

open access: yes, 2009
In this second article of the series on vision and reading difficulties, the optometric factors (for example refractive error and orthoptic function) that may be associated with reading problems are discussed in detail.
Allen, Peter M   +2 more
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New opportunities for disadvantaged pupils: the step-up programme [PDF]

open access: yes, 2009
In the UK, the link between low income and poor educational outcomes has been long established. The Step-Up programme, which was initiated in Northern Ireland in 2000, was conceived and developed as a specific response to the under achievement and non ...
Finlay, Chris   +2 more
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Optometry in Nepalese Context: The Profession Beyond Providing Refraction Services

open access: yesJournal of Nepal Medical Association, 2019
Optometry is an independent profession which is specialised for providing comprehensive eye care including refraction and dispensing services, diagnosis and management of eye diseases and visual rehabilitation. In clinical settings of Nepal, optometrists
Dinesh Kaphle   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Group Work and Peer Assessment in Optometry Higher Education.

open access: yesScandinavian Journal of Optometry and Visual Science, 2020
In health-related professions, education has unique challenges. Problem-based learning can be extremely useful and driven by strategies such as group-work (GW) and peer assessment (PA), which are both used as formative and assessment tools. This study aimed to explore experience and perceptions about GW and PA held by educators and students in ...
Silvia Tavazzi   +4 more
openaire   +3 more sources

Strategies for Improving the Diversity of the Health Professions [PDF]

open access: yes, 2003
Evaluates programs and strategies that were designed to increase the number of underrepresented African Americans, Native Americans, and Latinos in the health professions in California.
Claudia Munoz   +5 more
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An evaluation of the Amblyopia and Strabismus Questionnaire using Rasch analysis [PDF]

open access: yes, 2010
noPURPOSE. To evaluate whether the Amblyopia and Strabismus Questionnaire (A&SQ) is a suitable instrument for the assessment of vision-related quality-of life (VR-QoL) in individuals with strabismus and/or amblyopia. METHODS.
Barrett, Brendan T.   +2 more
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Optometric referrals - how, when and to whom refer a patient? [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
Els optometristes posseeixen l’equipament i els coneixements necessaris per a proporcionar un examen visual complert i, així detectar la necessitat de derivar a un pacient, si escau.
Bruguera Morillas, Ivette
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Comparison of Optometry Students’ Confidence, Adherence, and Experience in Using Lensometry

open access: yesDubai Medical Journal
Purpose: To investigate the confidence levels of optometry students in performing lensometry and to identify factors influencing it. Methods: This cross-sectional research was carried out on 51 undergraduate optometry students (26 fourth-term and 25 ...
Afsane Sarani   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Factors influencing South African optometry students in choosing their career and institution of learning

open access: yesAfrican Vision and Eye Health, 2011
Thechoice of an appropriate career, occupation or profession is one of the most important decisions hat one makes in life and there are many factors which may influence such a decision.
K. P. Mashige, O. A. Oduntan
doaj   +1 more source

Comparative analysis of delivery of primary eye care in three European countries [PDF]

open access: yes
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Jahn, Rebecca   +4 more
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