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Textbook of Community Ophthalmology, 1st Edition
As a medical student with a keen interest in public health, I found Textbook of Community Ophthalmology to be an insightful resource that bridges the gap between individual clinical care and population-based strategies for preventing blindness. The editors present a...
Factors leading to loss to follow-up after strabismus surgery in children.
One hundred and fourteen patients were identified as lost to follow-up between 2014 and 2020, representing 16% of paediatric strabismus surgery performed during this time period. The authors specifically defined lost to follow-up as not attending follow-up appointments between three...No such thing as a free lunch
Rudyard Kipling was a very wise chap. He was in San Francisco towards the end of the 19th century and noticed that in some bars and saloons the house was giving away free lunches for every patron who first purchased...Myopia management
With the growing prevalence of myopia at epidemic levels in some countries and increasing number of research publications on myopia control, there is a lot of controversy regarding the management of myopia. As none of them are at present available...Global sight alliance declares climate emergency
In recognition of Earth Day, on 22 April 2021, the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) has declared a Climate Emergency and released a call to action for environmentally sustainable practices in the eye health sector.Deep Dive Astigmatism: Master Astigmatism in Cataract Surgery
Course Director: Milind Pande Faculty: Ashraf Armia, Laura Maubon, Mayank Nanavaty, Course Overview: Embark on a transformative journey through this dynamic course, tailored to empower ophthalmologists and cataract surgeons with the expertise needed to master astigmatism management in cataract surgery....RSM: Advancements in Ophthalmology: Bridging Global Divides with AI, VR, and XR Technology
This webinar will showcase cutting-edge technological advancements in ophthalmology and how these innovations are revolutionising healthcare delivery, particularly in the Global South. With a strong emphasis on Artificial Intelligence (AI), Virtual Reality (VR), and Extended Reality (XR), the meeting will...
PROM rating scales
The authors evaluated three commonly used Likert-type rating scales with an aim to determine which scale performed best when administering questions to children with eye disorders, and their parents. Three scales looked at frequency, severity and difficulty. An initial questionnaire...
Uveitis in the elderly
This study from Turkey evaluated the causes and clinical characteristics of uveitis in elderly patients. Data from 90 eyes of 68 patients aged 60 years and older were reviewed. Anterior uveitis was present in 75% (33% of these had keratouveitis),...
Fusional vergence measurement
This paper reports a systematic review to address two objectives: 1, to compare the normative values of tests measuring fusional vergence; 2, to investigate sources of heterogeneity of prism accuracy. The review was conducted according to PRISMA guidelines with a...
The incidence of sympathetic ophthalmia
In this meta-analysis, the authors looked at 24 retrospective studies to determine the incidence of sympathetic ophthalmia following open globe injury amongst adult and paediatric populations. The year of publication of studies included ranged from 1972-2019, and with broad search...
