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Autorefraction: Objective Estimation of Refractive Error
Uncorrected refractive error is the leading cause of visual impairment and one of the most common causes of avoidable blindness globally [1, 2]....
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Prevalence of visual impairment, uncorrected refractive errors and effective refractive error coverage in Koshi Province, Nepal - Rapid Assessment of Refractive Errors
Background/ObjectiveTo determine the prevalence of visual impairment (VI), uncorrected refractive errors (URE), and effective refractive error...
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Ocular residual astigmatism (ORA) does not seem to correlate with baseline refractive error among refractive surgery candidates
PurposeOcular residual astigmatism (ORA) is defined as the difference between refractive astigmatism and anterior corneal astigmatism. A high ORA may...
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Tolerance to refractive error with a new extended depth of focus intraocular lens
PurposeTo evaluate the tolerance to refractive errors of a new purely refractive extended depth of focus (EDF) intraocular lens (IOL) using...
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Comparison of the new self-contained darkroom refractive screener versus table-top autorefractor and cycloplegia retinoscopy in detecting refractive error
PurposeBy comparing the results of the new self-contained darkroom refractive screener (YD-SX-A) versus table-top autorefractor and cycloplegic...
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Refractive error and vision related quality of life
BackgroundTo investigate and compare the vision-related quality of life (QOL) in different types of refractive error (RE).
MethodsThis...
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Rare variant analyses across multiethnic cohorts identify novel genes for refractive error
Refractive error, measured here as mean spherical equivalent (SER), is a complex eye condition caused by both genetic and environmental factors....
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Situation analysis on the integration of refractive error services provided by optometrists into the national health services in Kenya
IntroductionEven though the burden of uncorrected refractive error could potentially be addressed through innovative and cost-effective approaches,...
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Effective refractive error coverage and spectacle coverage among school children in Telangana, South India
BackgroundUncorrected refractive error (URE) is one of the leading causes of childhood vision impairment. Increasing effective refractive error...
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Factors contributing to long-term refractive error after cataract surgery
PurposeTo evaluate factors that may influence the direction and extent of long-term refractive error after cataract surgery.
MethodsThis was a...
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Refractive Rehabilitation
Refractive rehabilitation is a critical aspect of visual rehabilitation following ophthalmic surgery. This is especially important in pediatric...
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Proposed task shifting integrated with telemedicine to address uncorrected refractive error in Kenya: Delphi study
BackgroundDevelo** countries such as Kenya still experience challenges around human resource to deliver refractive error services. However, given...
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Longer axial length is associated with better prediction for refractive error after sutureless flanged intrascleral fixation of intraocular lens
ObjectiveTo investigate refractive outcomes and associated factors after sutureless flanged intrascleral fixation of intraocular lens (SFIF-IOL).
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Perception of optometrists on causes of professional discordance among eye care professionals and its impact on refractive error service delivery in Kenya
PurposeTo evaluate the perception of optometrists on causes of professional discordance among eye care professionals and its impact on refractive...
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Assessing the contribution of genetic nurture to refractive error
Parents pass on both their genes and environment to offspring, prompting debate about the relative importance of nature versus nurture in the...
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SWOT analysis of the models used by social enterprises in scaling effective refractive error coverage to achieve the 2030 in SIGHT in Kenya
Uncorrected refractive error has predominantly been delivered through commercial entrepreneurship in Kenya. However, to achieve the 2030 IN SIGHT,...
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Prevalence of presenting bilateral visual impairment associated with refractive error – findings from the See4School, pre-school vision screening programme in NHS Scotland
Background/objectivesThe See4School programme in Scotland is a pre-school vision screening initiative delivered by orthoptists on a national scale....
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Post-GWAS screening of candidate genes for refractive error in mutant zebrafish models
Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) have dissected numerous genetic factors underlying refractive errors (RE) such as myopia. Despite significant...
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Deep learning for predicting refractive error from multiple photorefraction images
BackgroundRefractive error detection is a significant factor in preventing the development of myopia. To improve the efficiency and accuracy of...
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Longitudinal changes of refractive error in preschool children with congenital ectopia lentis
BackgroundCongenital ectopia lentis (CEL) is a hereditary eye disease which severely impacts preschool children’s visual function and development....
