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Diagnosis and staging of ocular surface squamous neoplasia
Background: Ocular surface squamous neoplasia (OSSN) is the most common ocular tumour. The diagnosis of OSSN is based on clinical …
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The impact of COVID-19 on ophthalmology practice in Egypt
Background: The emergence of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) affected medical practice all over the world including ophthalmology, especially elective procedures. …
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Effect of induced blur on distance visual function
Background: Tests of visual function assess the eye and visual system. Factors such as ageing, refractive error, strabismus, amblyopia and …
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The world through their eyes: The perceptions and lived experience among Capetonian young adults with hereditary visual impairment
Background: More than one-third of genetic conditions involve the eye. Young adults with visual impairments experience psychosocial implications throughout their …
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Competency level assessment of healthcare practitioners in managing diabetes and diabetic eye disease in the district health system of Limpopo province, South Africa
Background: There are many gaps in the management of diabetes mellitus (DM) and diabetic eye disease in the district health …
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Loss to follow-up amongst glaucoma patients in selected hospitals of the Limpopo Province, South Africa
Background: Glaucoma is associated with visual field loss for which elevated intraocular pressure is the primary risk factor. Proper medication …
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Visual impairment and refractive error amongst school-going children aged 6–18 years in Sekhukhune District (Limpopo, South Africa)
Background: Refractive error (RE) and visual impairment (VI) remain major problems affecting school-going children worldwide.Aim: To determine the prevalence and …
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Dystrophic calcification of the sclera following pterygium surgery with adjunctive beta-irradiation: Case report of the surgical management
The purpose of this article was to report a late complication of adjuvant beta-radiation after pterygium surgery. This is a …
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Investigation of the unfused cross cylinder test as an alternative method for the determination of spherical distance refraction end points
Background: The duochrome test is commonly used to refine the final sphere in refraction at different stages of a subjective …
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Tribute to Olalekan Alabi Oduntan
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Design of a paediatric rate of reading test chart
Background: Reading rate reflects the quality of reading performance, especially in children, not typically measured during routine eye examinations. There …
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Vitrectomy and silicone oil tamponade with and without phacoemulsification in the management of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment: A comparative study
Background: A cataract inevitably develops after pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) with silicone tamponade. In patients with rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD) …
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Spectacle utilisation rate and reasons for non-compliance with wearing of spectacles amongst primary school children in Onitsha, Anambra state, Nigeria
Background: Uncorrected refractive errors (REs) are becoming very common in children in developing countries, yet the use of spectacles and …
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Recognising the threat of vision loss in people living with HIV on antiretroviral therapy without retinitis
Background: People living with HIV (PLHIV) on antiretroviral therapy (ART) without retinitis may not have a healthy retinal structure. Aim: …
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Understanding vernal keratoconjunctivitis in children
Background: Vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) is a public health problem that mostly affects children in warm subtropical climates. Unfortunately, the causative …
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Comparison of the Snellen and Spectrum LogMAR visual acuity charts in schoolgoing children
ackground: This article is part of a doctoral study conducted by Dr T.I. Metsing under the supervision of Dr W. …
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Prevalence and risk factors associated with diabetes retinopathy amongst type II diabetes mellitus at a primary care vision clinic in the eThekwini District, KwaZulu-Natal in 2017
ackground: Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is the fourth leading cause of blindness and is a major contributor to visual impairment after …
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Integrating eye health into policy: Evidence for health systems strengthening in KwaZulu-Natal
Background: Available evidence is that eye health care receives less attention compared to other allied health professions in public health …
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The impact of presbyopia on the quality of life in a semi-urban community in Southwest Nigeria
Background: Uncorrected presbyopia and its impact on the quality of life was performed as part of a community research towards …
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Prevalence and determinants of visual impairment amongst school-aged children in Southern Nigeria
Background: Visual impairment among school children is relatively common and research provides evidence for integration of comprehensive eye care into …