Purpose To investigate utility (a preference-based quality of life [QoL] measure) associated
with uncorrected refractive error (URE). Design Cross-sectional study. Participants A cohort …

Visual refractive errors (REs) are complex genetic traits with a largely unknown etiology. To
date, genome-wide association studies (GWASs) of moderate size have identified several …

Purpose To describe our experience with monovision excimer laser correction in individuals
with myopic presbyopia. Methods This prospective interventional case series was conducted …

Purpose To assess the prevalence of near vision impairment caused by uncorrected
presbyopia and to determine the spectacle coverage for presbyopia in Durban, KwaZulu …

Purpose To assess the prevalence of presbyopia, spectacles use and spectacle correction
coverage for near vision among weaving communities in P rakasam district in the S outh I …

Background The development of inlays has long posed a challenge to the corneal
physiologist—to preserve the nutrient flow through and/or around a potential barrier. Our …

Background This paper aims to identify the barriers and solutions for refractive error and
presbyopia vision correction for I ndigenous A ustralians. Design A qualitative study, using …

Background. There is limited research conducted on uncorrected refractive errors,
presbyopia, and spectacles use among the elderly population in residential care in …

Intrastromal corneal inlays are an emerging treatment for presbyopic patients. The
KAMRA™ small aperture inlay was the first such inlay to receive Conformité Européenne …

Abstract Background In South Africa, the health service is based on a Primary Health Care
(PHC) philosophy with the District Health System (DHS) as the locus of delivery. However …