[HTML][HTML] Assessing the role of visual dysfunctions in the association between visual symptomatology and the use of digital devices

P Cacho-Martínez, M Cantó-Cerdán, F Lara-Lacárcel… - Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Purpose To evaluate the association between visual symptoms and use of digital devices
considering the presence of visual dysfunctions. Methods An optometric examination was …

Artificial intelligence enhanced ophthalmological screening in children: insights from a cohort study in Lubelskie Voivodeship

R Piotr, R Robert, N Marek, I Michał - Scientific Reports, 2024 - nature.com
This study aims to investigate the prevalence of visual impairments, such as myopia,
hyperopia, and astigmatism, among school-age children (7–9 years) in Lubelskie …

Myopia Control: Are We Ready for an Evidence Based Approach?

LS Eppenberger, A Grzybowski, L Schmetterer… - Ophthalmology and …, 2024 - Springer
Methods A systematic literature search of three databases was conducted. Interventions
were grouped into four categories: environmental/behavioral (outdoor time, near work) …

Proposed task shifting integrated with telemedicine to address uncorrected refractive error in Kenya: Delphi study

S Muma, KS Naidoo, R Hansraj - BMC Health Services Research, 2024 - Springer
Background Developing countries such as Kenya still experience challenges around human
resource to deliver refractive error services. However, given the burden of uncorrected …

Astigmatism Management in Modern Cataract Surgery

RB Park, AA Aref - Vision, 2024 - mdpi.com
Astigmatism management is a frequently encountered challenge in the world of modern
cataract surgery. This review article investigates the importance of astigmatic correction and …

Estimation of the lost productivity to the GDP and the national cost of correcting visual impairment from refractive error in Kenya

S Muma, KS Naidoo, R Hansraj - Plos one, 2024 - journals.plos.org
Background In developing countries such as Kenya, minimal attention has been directed
towards population based studies on uncorrected refractive error (URE). However, the …

Prevalence and associated factors of refractive error among adults in South Ethiopia, a community-based cross-sectional study

MG Abebe, AM Alemayehu, MB Munaw, MM Tilahun… - Plos one, 2024 - journals.plos.org
Introduction The increasing prevalence of refractive error has become a serious health issue
that needs serious attention. However, there are few studies regarding the prevalence and …

SWOT analysis of the models used by social enterprises in scaling effective refractive error coverage to achieve the 2030 in SIGHT in Kenya

S Muma, KS Naidoo, R Hansraj - Scientific Reports, 2024 - nature.com
Uncorrected refractive error has predominantly been delivered through commercial
entrepreneurship in Kenya. However, to achieve the 2030 IN SIGHT, integration of other …

Perceived impacts of social enterprises in scaling effective refractive error coverage in Kenya

SL Muma, KS Naidoo, R Hansraj - Social Enterprise Journal, 2024 - emerald.com
Purpose Effective refractive error (RE) coverage in a resource-constrained country such as
Kenya could possibly be achievable if the current dominant commercial entrepreneurship is …

Situation analysis on the integration of refractive error services provided by optometrists into the national health services in Kenya

S Muma, KS Naidoo, R Hansraj - BMC Public Health, 2024 - Springer
Introduction Even though the burden of uncorrected refractive error could potentially be
addressed through innovative and cost-effective approaches, integration of the services into …