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A review of David Elliot’s clinical procedures in primary eye care
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The Rwanda National Blindness Survey: Trends and use of the evidence to change practice and policy
Background: In order to gather evidence to guide eye care policy changes in Rwanda, a national population-based blindness and visual …
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Magnitude and causes of visual impairment amongst school children in the Bono Region of Ghana
Background: Information on the visual health of school children can assist in developing strategies to reduce preventable causes of visual …
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Scleral topography and its usefulness in scleral lens fitting
Background: Scleral lenses are one of the best options to manage corneal irregularities and severe ocular surface diseases. As scleral …
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Application of the information-motivation-behavioural skills model to strengthen eye care follow-up amongst glaucoma patients
Background: Many factors influence glaucoma medication adherence. A better understanding of the relationships between knowledge, attitude and patients’ practice problems …
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Diabetic retinopathy and retinal screening awareness amongst female diabetic patients at a day hospital diabetic clinic in Cape Town, South Africa
Background: Most eye complications presenting at a diabetic clinic are preventable; however, few patients are aware of the importance of …
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A review exploring convergence insufficiency in younger populations and e-devices in the digital era
Background: The advancement of the fourth industrial revolution has increased the penetrance of e-devices among younger populations, particularly with e-learning …
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An assessment of human resource distribution for public eye health services in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Background: The development of human resources for eye health (HReH), aimed at achieving a 25% reduction in visual impairment by …
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A comparison of postural and diurnal variations in intraocular pressure using the iCare rebound tonometer and Perkins applanation tonometer in admitted adults in Kenya
Background: Elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) remained the most important known risk factor for glaucoma.Aim: To compare the postural and diurnal …
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The influence of water content and ionicity on the efficacy of soft contact lens care regimens on Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Background: Contact lens care regimens appear to be prescribed based on familiarity or by matching contact lens brands rather than …
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Freight-related greenhouse gas emissions in the supply of spectacle and contact lenses
Background: Climate change is a global challenge requiring mitigation from all economic sectors. Although the consequences of climate change are …
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Implementation and evaluation of a team approach to managing diabetes mellitus and diabetic retinopathy in the South African district health system
Background: Diabetic retinopathy (DR) screening programmes have been developed and implemented in different countries based on availability of resources. Most …
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Spectacle frames: Disposal practices, biodegradability and biocompatibility – A pilot study
Background: Only limited information is available on the disposal methods for spectacle frames, and their interaction with the environment once …
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Profile of vision function amongst learners with low vision attending inclusive schools in Kakamega County, Kenya
Background: The quality of vision function of low vision (LV) children determines their ease and success in performing activities of …
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The prevalence and causes of low vision and blindness amongst learners at the Akropong School for the Blind in Ghana
Background: Low vision and blindness have significant implications, resulting in a generally reduced quality of life amongst the sufferers. Aim: …
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A case report of non-arteritic anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy
Non-arteritic anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy (NA-AION) is a common cause of sudden, unilateral, painless vision loss in people over the …
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Development of a diabetic retinopathy screening model for a district health system in Limpopo Province, South Africa
Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) and diabetic retinopathy (DR) are important issues in the district health system (DHS) of South Africa …
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Interpupillary distance measurements for the African population of Polokwane in Limpopo province, South Africa
Background: Interpupillary distance (IPD) measurements are crucial as IPD needs to be considered before frame selection. The correct positioning of …
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Survey of back and neck pain in South African ophthalmologists
Background: Back and neck pain are common in the general population and a common occupational condition. Occupationally related back and …
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