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Ophthalmic manifestations of ionising radiation among interventionalists
Background: Ionising radiation (IR) is an occupational hazard for interventionalists. Dry eye syndrome may develop. There may be damage to …
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A microscopic analysis of single-use versus multi-use phacoemulsification tubing in maintaining sterility and patient safety
Background: The Pietermaritzburg (PMB) complex in South Africa does not have a uniform protocol regarding reuse of phacoemulsification tubing. Each …
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X-linked juvenile retinoschisis in a black South African: A case report
X-linked juvenile retinoschisis (XLRS) has been well-documented in Finnish and other white populations. This case report illustrates a well-recognised condition …
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Profile of Nepalese optometrists and their perspectives about a new optometry school
Background: The optometry training programme started in Nepal in 1997 with an intake of six students per year. The second …
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The mind’s eye: A neuro-ophthalmological perspective on Niemann-Pick type C disease
Niemann-Pick disease type C (NPC) is a rare autosomal recessive genetic disease caused by mutations in the NPC1 and NPC2 …
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A review of higher order aberrations of the human eye
Background: This literature review is part of a research study for aberration-correcting soft contact lenses, where wavefront aberrometry was utilised. …
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Analysis of corneal biometry in a black South African population
Background: Corneal astigmatism and central corneal thickness are important clinical parameters for cataract surgery and glaucoma, respectively. There is very …
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Utilisation of eye and skin care, and social services among persons with albinism in Ulundi, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Background: Knowledge of the utilisation of eye and skin care, and social services among persons with albinism is essential for …
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Public sector optometrists’ perspectives on a decentralised model of clinical training for optometry in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Background: Optometry training in KwaZulu-Natal has embraced a decentralised approach in keeping with other health professions. Decentralised clinical training enables …
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Macular thicknesses in patients with keratoconus: An optical coherence tomography study
Background: Keratoconus, a corneal ectasia associated with thickness and structural changes, has been reported to co-exist with posterior segment ocular …
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Prevalence of vision impairment and refractive error in school learners in Calabar, Nigeria
Background: Uncorrected refractive error could negatively affect learning and academic performance, there is still inadequate information for planning school health.Aim: …
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The bee sting and the eye: A case report of an ab-externo sting removal technique
Bee stings are a rare form of ocular trauma with the ocular sequelae attributable to the mechanical effects of the …
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Preliminary demographics for patients with keratoconus attending a university-based clinic in Johannesburg, South Africa
Background: Keratoconus (KC) is a visually debilitating disease if left undiagnosed and untreated. Early intervention is necessary to ensure a …
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Knowledge and practices of eye health professionals about the availability and accessibility of child eye care services in the public sector in Swaziland
Background: International and African rights instruments stipulate that children have the right to access quality general and eye health care. …
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Agreement between distance and near minus-lens-to-blur amplitude of accommodation in pre-presbyopic subjects
Background: Guidelines for predicting the amplitude of accommodation (AA) sometimes are based on measurements for the subjective push-up-to-blur method. However, …
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The Cambridge Colour Test: Reliability of discrimination trivectors in colour space
Background: The reliable assessment of colour discrimination has become increasingly important as some ophthalmic diseases and systemic conditions manifest themselves …
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Towards a culture of quality assurance in optometric education in sub-Saharan Africa
Background: New optometry education programmes in sub-Saharan Africa share a responsibility for blindness prevention by virtue of producing the countries …
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Distribution of corneal thickness measured using optical coherence tomography in South African young adults
Background: Corneal thickness measurements have various diagnostic and therapeutic applications. Studies have reported on the distribution of corneal thickness measurements …
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Ocular surface disorder among HIV and AIDS patients using antiretroviral drugs
Background: Ocular disorders occur in 50% – 80% of HIV and AIDS patients, and dry eye has been reported as …
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