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Barriers and facilitators in the referral pathways to low vision services from the perspective of patients and professionals: a qualitative study
BackgroundUnderutilization of and lack of access to low vision services (LVS) has been reported internationally. The purpose of this study was to...
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Vision-related quality of life amongst patients with low vision and blindness in a resource-limited country
PurposeTo evaluate the significance of sociodemographic and clinical variables on the quality of life of low-vision patients in a tertiary hospital...
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Low vision aids provision in an urban setting in Germany between 2014 and 2017: a regional population based study with healthcare claims data
PurposeLittle is known about the utilization of low vision services (LVS) in Germany. To understand which persons and how often these services would...
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Evaluating eye health care services progress towards VISION 2020 goals in Gurage Zone, Ethiopia
BackgroundEthiopia signed the VISION 2020 Global Declaration and launched its eye health program in 2002. Since then, there has been limited...
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Provision of eye care services and interventions in care homes: a narrative synthesis review
BackgroundThe prevalence of eye disease and visual impairment in care home residents is disproportionately higher compared to the general population....
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Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on retinopathy of prematurity services in low resource settings
Background and objectivesRetinopathy of prematurity is an increasingly important cause of blindness in children in low- and middle-income countries....
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Manhattan Vision Screening and Follow-Up Study (NYC-SIGHT): optometric exam improves access and utilization of eye care services
PurposeTo describe the benefits of optometric evaluation for detection of vision-affecting conditions in the context of community-based eye health...
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The Basic VRS-Effect Study: Clinical Trial Outcomes and Cost-Effectiveness of Low Vision Rehabilitation in Portugal
IntroductionThe aim of this study was twofold: (1) to investigate the clinical impact of vision rehabilitation in patients with vision impairment and...
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Association between Food Insecurity and Vision Impairment among Older Adults: A Pooled Analysis of Data from Six Low- and Middle-Income Countries
ObjectivesFood insecurity has gained attention as a potential risk factor for vision impairment. However, research on this topic is limited. This...
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Evaluation of vision-related quality of life in retinitis pigmentosa patients with low vision
PurposeTo investigate the effect of sociodemographic and clinical characteristics on vision-related quality of life (QoL) in retinitis pigmentosa...
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Old-age mental telehealth services at primary healthcare centers in low- resource areas in Greece: design, iterative development and single-site pilot study findings
BackgroundEven though communities in low-resource areas across the globe are aging, older adult mental and cognitive health services remain mainly...
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Improving medication dispensing and counselling for patients with vision impairment: a qualitative study of pharmacist-reported barriers and facilitators
BackgroundPeople with vision impairment encounter many difficulties when it comes to medicines use. However, evidence indicates that there are major...
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Gender differences in vision health-seeking behavior and vision health outcomes among rural Chinese schoolchildren by birth order and family size
BackgroundThe gender gap remains a major impediment in the path toward equality, and it is especially wide in low-income countries. Gender...
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Learn from the best hospitals: a comparison of the mission, vision and values
BackgroundThe hospital’s mission, vision, and values are the core of the hospital’s culture and the most profound expression of the hospital’s...
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Perceptions of vision care following neurological impairment: a qualitative study
BackgroundVisual impairment is a common consequence of neurological impairments, and can impact a person’s ability to undertake everyday tasks,...
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Prevalence and characteristics of hearing and vision loss in preschool children from low income South African communities: results of a screening program of 10,390 children
BackgroundThe majority of children with sensory impairments live in low- and middle-income countries. More studies of hearing and vision impairment...
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The burden of vision loss in the Middle East and North Africa region, 1990–2019
BackgroundThe loss of vision is a substantial public health concern that has important implications for an individual’s quality of life. The primary...
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Confusion around Certification of Vision Impairment (CVI) and registration processes—are patients falling through the cracks?
BackgroundIn the UK, the Certificate of Vision Impairment (CVI) certifies a person as sight impaired (partially sighted) or severely sight impaired...
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Hearing and vision impairment and social isolation over 8 years in community-dwelling older adults
BackgroundLittle is known about the long-term impact of hearing and vision impairment on social isolation. This study quantifies the association...
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Barriers to integrating routine depression screening into community low vision rehabilitation services: a mixed methods study
BackgroundUndetected depression is common in people with low vision and depression screening has been recommended. However, depression screening is a...
