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ABSTRACT Background Day surgery has become the main mode of surgery in American and European countries, but it is still in the early stage in developing countries due to the limitation of medical technology and the backward management concept. At present, day surgery accounts for more than 60% of elective surgery in many countries in Europe and North ...
Jiangrong Luo, Chunbao Xie, Dan Fan
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Cataract phacoemulsification combined with the implantation of the most suitable intraocular lens can improve the visual acuity of visually impaired patients. Visual rehabilitation involves special tools such as microperimetry, prisms, lenses, electronic equipment, and specific neuromodulation techniques that stimulate the brain and neuroretina.
Paolo Giuseppe Limoli +2 more
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Impact of Preoperative Video Education for Cataract Surgery on Patient Learning Outcomes
C Ellis Wisely,1 Cason B Robbins,2 Sandra Stinnett,1 Terry Kim,1 Robin R Vann,1 Preeya K Gupta1 1Duke University, Department of Ophthalmology, Durham, NC, USA; 2Duke University, School of Medicine, Durham, NC, USACorrespondence: Preeya K GuptaDuke ...
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Requirement for, and optimisation of, premium intraocular lenses [PDF]
Premium intraocular lenses (IOLs) aim to surgically correct astigmatism and presbyopia following cataract extraction, optimising vision and eliminating the need for cataract surgery in later years.
Bhogal, Gurpreet
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Strategies for social venture growth: Governing the means‐ends dynamics of social impact
Abstract Governing the growth strategies of social ventures is one of the most significant challenges social entrepreneurs face. While social entrepreneurs strive for growth mainly to increase the social venture's impact on its key stakeholders, pursuing growth may result in mission drift with a detrimental neglect of dual mission objectives and ...
Olivier P. Roche, Nicole Siebold
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Mobile detection of cataracts with an optimised lightweight deep Edge Intelligent technique
The research proposes a novel cataract detection technique through a lightweight Deep Learning Model with real‐time eye photos using Edge Intelligent devices. The proposed lightweight model predicts cataracts with a significant amount of accuracy that can be proven as a necessity for a smart healthcare system.
Dipta Neogi +3 more
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Premium intraocular lens adoption: Insights from a national health insurance analysis
Background: This study explores the utilization patterns of premium and nonpremium intraocular lenses (IOLs) under Taiwan's National Health Insurance, given the potential out-of-pocket expenses incurred by cataract surgery patients.
Chi-Ying Huang, Christy Pu, Chiun-Ho Hou
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Effects of private health insurance on waiting time in public hospitals
Abstract The Australian government pays $6.7 billion per year in rebates to encourage Australians to purchase private health insurance (PHI) and an additional $6.1 billion to cover services provided in private hospitals. What is the justification for large government subsidies to a private industry when all Australians already have free coverage under ...
Ou Yang, Jongsay Yong, Yuting Zhang
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Recently, due to higher demand for presbyopia correction, we are seeing an increase in the variety of premium intraocular lenses, which are used during cataract surgery.
Goździewska, Ewa +2 more
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Introduction: Diabetic macular edema (DME) is a vision-threatening complication of diabetic retinopathy. The current practice of management is a" trial and error "method of using intravitreal antivascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)′′ or steroids to
Supriya S Dabir +5 more
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