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Strategic framework for vision screening standards for driving in South Africa
Background: Driving is a visually demanding task, and in South Africa, gaps in driver licensing policies, particularly the limited integration …
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The effect of phacoemulsification on corneal endothelial cells in patients with chronic kidney disease on dialysis: A prospective comparative study
Background: Phacoemulsification in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) may be challenging because of pre-existing corneal endothelial abnormalities, including pleomorphism …
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Interdisciplinary practitioner knowledge and dry eye disease-related practices: A qualitative study
Background: Dry eye disease (DED) is a common condition affecting millions worldwide, causing vision problems, discomfort and decreased quality of …
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Comparison of the automated First 3DTM vision screener to a manual driver vision screening method in Gauteng (South Africa)
Background: The automated (First 3DTM) vision screener developed for the South African licensing department was designed to address the limitations …
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Prevalence and associated factors of visual impairment in two rural communities in Ghana
Background: Limited information on the burden of visual impairment (VI) impedes decision-making in terms of eye health provision.Aim: This study …
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Peripheral ulcerative keratitis: Challenges in immunosuppressing an immunocompromised patient
Introduction: Peripheral ulcerative keratitis (PUK) is an inflammatory condition affecting the peripheral cornea. Although rare, it causes significant morbidity in …
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Keratoconus in Northern Tanzania: A hospital-based prevalence and clinical profile study
Background: Keratoconus (KC), a progressive, corneal, ectatic disease varies in prevalence globally. Differences and similarities in KC prevalence have been …
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Exploring the association between asthenopia, vergence measures and the interpupillary distance
Background: Exploring the possible association between Interpupillary distance (IPD), and vergence parameters (VPs) and asthenopia may give an impression of …
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Colour vision defects among South African male students and its impact on quality of life
Background: Colour vision defects are expected to have a negative impact on daily activities, education, misguided career choices, and mental …
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A clinical case report of left homonymous hemianopia
Introduction: Homonymous hemianopia (HH), which refers to defects in the same half of the visual field in each eye, results …
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Prevalence of ocular injuries in construction workers in Mthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Background: Construction workers face significant risks of ocular injuries because of exposure to hazardous materials, flying debris and dangerous equipment. …
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Retinal nerve fibre layer thickness in Black South African children: A preliminary study
Background: Spectral domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT) provides age-adjusted retinal nerve fibre layer (RNFL) thickness measurements, essential for diagnosing glaucoma. …
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Inter-examiner repeatability and validity of static retinoscopy
Background: Studies on inter-examiner repeatability of measurements from retinoscopy without cycloplegia are quite limited within and across individuals. Aim: To …
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Near working distances adopted by university students while viewing printed materials
Back ground: With the increased near visual requirements among university students needed for studying and reading, both on printed material …
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Knowledge, experience and practices of optometrists in Uganda about keratoconus
Background: Keratoconus has a global prevalence of 0.2 to 4790 per 100 000 persons and there is currently no published …
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Reliability of Schirmer and Phenol Red Thread test value on dry eye patients
Background: The repeatability of the Schirmer test (ST) and Phenol Red Thread test (PRT) has been investigated thoroughly on patients …
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A descriptive study of syphilitic uveitis in patients treated at tertiary hospitals in Johannesburg
Background: Syphilitic uveitis is a ‘great mimicker’ with a myriad of manifestations resembling other forms of inflammation in the eye. …
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The effect of water consumption on the aqueous layer of the tear film
Background: Tear deficient dry eye is a condition of insufficient tear production and may cause discomfort and visual disturbances, and …
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Optometry students’ views on preparing for private practice via standardised patient simulation
Background: Standardised patient (SP) simulation can significantly enrich the learning environment in health professions education. Simulation in optometry has yet …
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Essential visual skills required for boxing: A review
Background: Boxing requires athletes to possess specific visual skills to effectively evaluate situations and react in a timely manner. Understanding …
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