Factors associated with the uptake of cataract surgery and interventions to improve uptake in low-and middle-income countries: A systematic review
EW Mailu, B Virendrakumar, S Bechange, E Jolley… - Plos one, 2020 - journals.plos.org
Despite significant evidence around barriers hindering timely access to cataract surgery in
low-and middle-income countries (LMICs), little is known about the strategies necessary to …
low-and middle-income countries (LMICs), little is known about the strategies necessary to …
Effectiveness of an mHealth system on access to eye health services in Kenya: a cluster-randomised controlled trial
H Rono, A Bastawrous, D Macleod… - The Lancet Digital …, 2021 - thelancet.com
Background There is limited access to eye health services in many low-income and middle-
income populations. We aimed to assess the effectiveness in increasing service utilisation of …
income populations. We aimed to assess the effectiveness in increasing service utilisation of …
Improving access to eye care in low and middle-income countries–challenges, opportunities, and the way forward
S Marmamula, VK Yelagondula, R Varada… - Expert Review of …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Introduction Vision loss is a public health challenge adversely affecting over a billion people
worldwide. Low and middle income countries (LMICs) have a disproportionately higher …
worldwide. Low and middle income countries (LMICs) have a disproportionately higher …
OntoPhaco: an ontology for virtual reality training in ophthalmology domain—a case study of cataract surgery
B Youcef, MN Ahmad, M Mustapha - IEEE Access, 2021 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Performing a safe and successful cataract surgery greatly depends on the effective training
programs of the residents that are commonly offered by several public and private …
programs of the residents that are commonly offered by several public and private …
[HTML][HTML] Exploring the reasons for low cataract surgery uptake among patients detected in a community outreach program in Cameroon: focused ethnographic mixed …
M Mbwogge, HE Nkumbe - JMIRx Med, 2022 - xmed.jmir.org
Background: Vision 2020: The Right to Sight, was one potential way to deal with the barriers
surrounding cataract surgery and improve access to eye care. To this effect, the Magrabi …
surrounding cataract surgery and improve access to eye care. To this effect, the Magrabi …
Health Literacy on Cataract and Its Treatment Options Among Patients with Operable Cataract: A Cross Sectional Study from Moradabad (India)
Purpose: To investigate the awareness of cataract disease and treatment options among
patients with operable cataract. Methods: Participants were selected by means of eye …
patients with operable cataract. Methods: Participants were selected by means of eye …
Barriers for the uptake of cataract surgery: A rural community-based study
S Shetti, TG Pradeep, N Devappa - African Vision and Eye Health, 2022 - avehjournal.org
Background: Cataract is the leading cause of blindness. Various national programmes have
been undertaken to reduce its prevalence. Several barriers in the rural community and …
been undertaken to reduce its prevalence. Several barriers in the rural community and …
Factors Associated with Out-of-Pocket Expenditure among Patients Admitted for Cataract Surgery under District Blindness Control Society Scheme: A Cross-Sectional …
R Shambhu, KM Akshaya, A Bappal… - Indian Journal of …, 2022 - journals.lww.com
Background: The National Programme for Control of Blindness and Visual Impairment in
India supports the management of various conditions of the eye including cataracts …
India supports the management of various conditions of the eye including cataracts …
Six years after manual small incision cataract surgery—Perspective from a secondary level eye hospital in Rural India
A Sen - Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2021 - journals.lww.com
Purpose: We assessed the long-term impact of manual small incision cataract surgery
(MSICS) in rural Central India using patient reported outcomes (PRO). Methods: 841 …
(MSICS) in rural Central India using patient reported outcomes (PRO). Methods: 841 …
Overcoming the Barriers to Cataract Surgical Uptake in a Tertiary Hospital− How Patients Do It
OC Obasuyi, OM Uhumwangho… - Nigerian Journal of …, 2021 - journals.lww.com
Objectives: To identify the various means by which patients overcome barriers to cataract
surgery in a tertiary hospital. Materials and methods: This was a descriptive hospital-based …
surgery in a tertiary hospital. Materials and methods: This was a descriptive hospital-based …