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Validation of an Independent Web-Based Tool for Measuring Visual Acuity and Refractive Error (the Manifest versus Online Refractive Evaluation Trial): Prospective Open-Label Noninferiority Clinical Trial.

Journal of Medical Internet Research, 2019
Background Digital tools provide a unique opportunity to increase access to eye care. We developed a Web-based test that measures visual acuity and both spherical and cylindrical refractive errors.
R. Wisse, M. Muijzer, F. Cassano, D. Godefrooij, Y. Prevoo, N. Soeters   +5 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Profile of refractive error in Ekiti, south western Nigeria

African Vision and Eye Health, 2018
Background: Refractive error is one of the eye disorders with the capability of causing visual impairment. We needed to know the various types and proportion of refractive errors seen in patients attending an eye clinic at the tertiary health centre ...
Iyiade A. Ajayi, Olusola J. Omotoye, Olubunmi Omotoso-Olagoke   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Refractive error and visual impairment in Ireland schoolchildren

British Journal of Ophthalmology, 2018
Aim To report refractive error prevalence and visual impairment in Republic of Ireland (henceforth 'Ireland') schoolchildren. Methods The Ireland Eye Study examined 1626 participants (881 boys, 745 girls) in two age groups, 6–7 years (728) and 12–13 ...
S. Harrington, J. Stack, K. Saunders, Veronica O'Dwyer   +3 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Correlations between ocular biometrics and refractive error: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

Acta ophthalmologica, 2019
The understanding of correlations between different biometric parameters is essential for personalized eye care in the field of cataract and refractive surgery.
Z. S. Gaurisankar, Gwyneth A. van Rijn, José Eduardo E Lima, Antonio P Ilgenfritz, Yanny Y. Y. Cheng, G. Haasnoot, G. Luyten, J. Beenakker   +7 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Refractive error and its associated factors among pregnant women attending antenatal care unit at the University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia.

PLoS ONE, 2021
BackgroundRefractive error is one of the commonly encountered problems during pregnancy and being the cause of deleterious effects on health. Despite its impacts, there is no evidence on the magnitude and associated factors of refractive error among ...
Mengistie Diress, Yigizie Yeshaw, Minychil Bantihun, Baye Dagnew, Adugnaw Ambelu, Mohammed Abdu Seid, Yonas Akalu   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Deep Learning–Based Prediction of Refractive Error Using Photorefraction Images Captured by a Smartphone: Model Development and Validation Study

JMIR Medical Informatics, 2019
Background Accurately predicting refractive error in children is crucial for detecting amblyopia, which can lead to permanent visual impairment, but is potentially curable if detected early.
J. Chun, Youngjun Kim, Kyoung Yoon Shin, S. Han, S. Oh, Tae-Young Chung, Kyung-Ah Park, D. Lim   +7 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Refractive error among school children in Jhapa, Nepal

Journal of Optometry, 2011
Purpose: To evaluate the pattern of refractive errors among school children in Jhapa, Nepal. Methods: A cross-sectional study was designed to evaluate refractive status of 2236 school children in three government schools and a private school.
Gauri Shankar Shrestha, Digen Sujakhu, Purushottam Joshi   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Refractive Error in Chinese Preschool Children: The Shanghai Study

Eye & contact lens, 2019
Purpose: To examine the prevalence of refractive error and some associated factors in Chinese preschool children. Methods: The Jinshan District Eye Study was a school-based survey of eye health in a large sample of 4- to 6-year-olds attending ...
Tao Li, Xiaodong Zhou, Xuefeng Chen, Huihong Qi, Q. Gao   +4 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Refractive error and biometrics of anterior segment of eyes of healthy young university students in Japan

Scientific Reports, 2019
To determine the parameters of the anterior segment of eyes that are significantly associated with the refractive error in healthy young Japanese university students.
Kumiko Kato, M. Kondo, Maki Takeuchi, K. Hirano   +3 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Development of refractive error in children treated for retinopathy of prematurity with anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) agents: A meta-analysis and systematic review

PLoS ONE, 2019
Objective To investigate refractive error development in preterm children with severe retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) treated with anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) agents and laser photocoagulation.
Q. Tan, S. Christiansen, Jingyun Wang
semanticscholar   +1 more source