A5050274872- Traffic and Road Safety
- Ophthalmology and Visual Impairment Studies
- Corneal surgery and disorders
- Visual perception and processing mechanisms
- Educational Environments and Student Outcomes
- Ophthalmology and Visual Health Research
- Ocular Surface and Contact Lens
- Older Adults Driving Studies
- Neural dynamics and brain function
- Glaucoma and retinal disorders
- Multisensory perception and integration
- Retinal and Optic Conditions
- Retinal Diseases and Treatments
- Tactile and Sensory Interactions
- Impact of Light on Environment and Health
- School Health and Nursing Education
- Photoreceptor and optogenetics research
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders
- T-cell and Retrovirus Studies
- Urban Transport and Accessibility
- Retinopathy of Prematurity Studies
- Intraocular Surgery and Lenses
- Multiple Sclerosis Research Studies
- Health Education and Validation
University of the Free State
2005-2025
Africa Health Research Institute
2025
University of KwaZulu-Natal
2025
University of Washington
1997-2001
University of Houston
1995
To describe the rational for, and methods that will be employed to develop, WHO package of eye care interventions (PECI).The development conducted in four steps: (1) selection conditions (for which included package) based on epidemiological data causes vision impairment blindness, prevalence estimates health facility data; (2) identification related evidence for selected from clinical practice guidelines high-quality systematic reviews by a technical working group; (3) expert agreement...
Advancements in optometric education are essential for addressing the global burden of visual impairment by ensuring a well-trained workforce capable delivering quality eye care services. The number optometry schools Sub-Saharan Africa has significantly increased since 2000, reflecting growing awareness role vision impairment. This report provides comprehensive overview current status, challenges, and opportunities within region. A cross-sectional survey was conducted from April 28 to 31 May...
Effective implementation of vision screening standards at driving licensing testing centres (DLTCs) necessitates adequate administrative and resource management. To ascertain the perspectives site managers driver's licence examiners regarding DLTCs in Gauteng province, South Africa. The study was conducted A qualitative that utilised interview questionnaires to assess managers' examiners' on DLTC sites. total 30 participants, comprising 15 examiners, were interviewed from out 32 randomly...
Background: Despite the existence of vision screening standards, inconsistent implementation these standards among optometrists persists.Aim: To evaluate knowledge and practices regarding specific to driver fitness assessments.Setting: Gauteng province, South Africa.Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study employing a quantitative approach was conducted via an online survey.Results: total 156 with mean professional experience 18.6 years ± 10 participated in study. The majority (73%)...
Background: South Africa has a high mortality rate because of road traffic accidents (RTAs) compared to other countries.Aim: To determine the visual functions and their association with occurrence RTAs among vehicle drivers in Gauteng province Africa.Setting: Eight driver’s license testing centres (DLTCs) province.Methods: A cross-sectional study involving multi-stage random sampling approach was conducted. Data collected using questionnaire included participants’ demographic details. Ocular...
Purpose: This study was conducted to determine the prevalence of color vision deficiency (CVD) and create awareness about burden CVD among drivers. Methodology: a retrospective cross-sectional 3486 participants (men, n = 2789) who applied for/renewed their drivers' licenses in Al Ain City, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE). All drivers had visual acuity (VA) measured using standard procedures data analyzed descriptive statistics. Results: The overall 3.13% (95% CI: 2.59–3.75). No...
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the higher education sector worldwide, and South Africa faced unique challenges that continue to influence teaching beyond pandemic.
Knowledge, positive attitude and good preventive practices are keys to successful myopia control, but information on these is lacking in Africa. This study determined the KAP Ghana.This was a population-based cross-sectional survey conducted among adults (aged 18 years older) living across 16 regions of Ghana between May October 2021. Data socio-demographic factors (sex, age, gender, level education, working status, type employment, monthly income, region residence), respondents' awareness,...
Background: The transition from traditional print medium to a digital may affect the accommodative response (AR) because of differences in characteristics targets viewed. Aim: This study investigated how accommodation system responded displayed on tablet computer compared that paper. Setting: was conducted amongst students at university South Africa. Methods: Using quantitative, cross-sectional AR, amplitude (AA), and facility (AF) were assessed with target an iPad paper-based one...
Saturday, December 8, 2001. Posters: Academy Information, Cornea and Contact lenses, Ocular Disease, Optics Refraction, Vision Science, Visual Biology: PDF Only
The South African Journal of Childhood Education (SAJCE) is a peer-reviewed journal that provides forum for the dissemination research in childhood learning and development care education children from birth to 12 years. interdisciplinary scope seeks stimulate exchange ideas variety subjects, contexts, issues child care.
Background: Vision disorders are a public health problem as they cause delay in academic progress and affect learners’ future career. Teachers spend most of the time with children at school can help early identification referral visual problems. Aim: To evaluate knowledge Grade R to 3 teachers on children’s problems before after educating them different that learners classroom. Setting: Low socio-economic status (Quintile 1) schools Bloemfontein, South Africa. Methods: Convenience sampling...