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P Mitchell
English
Ophthalmology
Surgery
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Caregiver perceptions about the impact of caring for patients with wet age-related macular degeneration
Caregivers of older persons with eye disease, namely age-related macular degeneration (AMD), have been reported to have a higher than expected distress. Very few studies have explored caregiver perceptions as ...
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Potential effects of systematic errors in intraocular pressure measurements on screening for ocular hypertension
Raised intraocular pressure (IOP) increases the risk of glaucoma. Eye-care professionals measure IOP to screen for ocular hypertension (OHT) (IOP>21 mm Hg) and to monitor glaucoma treatment. Tonometers commonl...
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Retinal nerve fiber layer and optic disc measurements by spectral domain OCT: normative values and associations in young adults
To determine normative values and associations of retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) and optic disc parameters in normal eyes measured by spectral domain optical coherence tomography (OCT).
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Visual acuity testability and comparability in Australian preschool children: The Sydney Paediatric Eye Disease Study
To establish standardised protocols for vision screening, testability and comparability of three different vision tests were examined in a population-based, cross-sectional sample of preschool children (Sydney...
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Influence of diabetes on macular thickness measured using optical coherence tomography: the Singapore Indian Eye Study
To determine the influence of diabetes, diabetic retinopathy (DR), and other factors on macular thickness, measured using optical coherence tomography (OCT), in a population-based sample.
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New approaches for the treatment of diabetic macular oedema: recommendations by an expert panel
The current standard therapy for patients with diabetic macular oedema (DME)—focal/grid laser photocoagulation—usually does not improve impaired vision, and many patients lose vision despite laser therapy. Rec...
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Lens retrodots and vacuoles and their associations with the prevalence and incidence of age-related cataract
To assess the prevalence of retrodots and vacuoles and their associations with the prevalence and long-term incidence of age-related cataract in an older Australian cohort.
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Quantitative retinal vascular calibre changes in diabetes and retinopathy: the Singapore Malay eye study
To describe the relationship of retinal vascular calibre with diabetes and diabetic retinopathy in an Asian population.
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Prevalence and associations of epiretinal membranes in an adult Japanese population: the Funagata study
To determine the prevalence and risk factors of epiretinal membranes (ERM) in a Japanese population.
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Ethnic differences in refraction and ocular biometry in a population-based sample of 11–15-year-old Australian children
To examine the prevalence of refractive error and distribution of ocular biometric parameters among major ethnic groups in a population-based sample of 11–15-year-old Australian children.
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Change in health-related quality of life after cataract surgery in a population-based sample
To assess the long-term outcomes from cataract surgery on self-rated health, and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in a population-based older sample.
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Impact of amblyopia on vision at age 12 years: findings from a population-based study
To report prevalence of amblyopia and long-term impact of its treatment on vision in a population-based sample of 12-year-old Australian children.
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Early age-related maculopathy in eyes after cataract surgery
To assess age-related maculopathy (ARM) in eyes of patients who had undergone cataract surgery for at least a year.
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Five-year incidence and progression of diabetic retinopathy in a defined older population: the Blue Mountains Eye Study
To determine 5-year incidence and progression of diabetic retinopathy in an older Australian population-based cohort.
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Age-related maculopathy and cataract surgery outcomes: visual acuity and health-related quality of life
To assess visual acuity (VA) and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) outcomes in patients with and without age-related maculopathy (ARM) after cataract surgery.
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Five-year incidence and progression of vascular retinopathy in persons without diabetes: the Blue Mountains Eye Study
To assess the 5-year incidence of vascular retinopathy and its associations in an older nondiabetic population.
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Smoking and age-related macular degeneration: a review of association
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of severe and irreversible vision loss in the Western world. As there is no effective treatment for all types of AMD, identifying modifiable risk fac...
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Dyslipidaemia and microvascular disease in the retina
There are few data on the effect of serum lipids on microvascular disease. This study assessed the relationships between serum lipid levels and microvascular disease, as seen in the retina, among participants ...
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Effects of cataract type and location on visual function: The Blue Mountains Eye Study
Purpose To measure the effect of cataract type, severity and location on presenting, and best-corrected visual acuity, contrast sensitivity, and glare disability.
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Open-angle glaucoma and systemic thyroid disease in an older population: The Blue Mountains Eye Study
Purpose To assess whether thyroid disease is independently associated with open-angle glaucoma (OAG), using history of thyroid disease and current thyroxine use.
