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The effect of 1% tropicamide on central corneal thickness and intraocular pressure
This study aimed to determine the effect of 1% tropicamide on CCT and IOP post-mydriasis among the University of Limpopo optometry students.
Keywords: Tropicamide, Intraocular pressure
Category: African Vision and Eye Health
Knowledge, attitudes, and practices towards refractive error amongst students
This study examines university students' knowledge, attitudes, and practices towards refractive error. Findings suggest good awareness of causes but mixed attitudes towards spectacle wear, highlighting the need for increased awareness and eye care programs. Keywords: uncorrected refractive error; v…
Category: African Vision and Eye Health
Spectacle frames – disposal practice, biodegradability and biocompatibility
This study provides a preliminary report on spectacles frames with respect to the current practices for their disposal, their biodegradability and biocompatibility.
Keywords: Spectacle frames, Disposal, Biodegradability, Biocompatibility
Category: African Vision and Eye Health
Co-managing diabetes mellitus (DM) and diabetic retinopathy (DR) in the district health system (DHS) of South Africa
Implementing and evaluating a screening programme by a team of health care practitioners (HCPs)
Keywords: DM, DR, HCPs, DHS, primary health care (PHC)
Category: African Vision and Eye Health
Distribution of corneal thickness in South African young adults
The distribution of corneal thickness measurements in South African young adults.
Keywords:
corneal thickness; distribution; optical coherence tomography; young adults; South African
Category: African Vision and Eye Health