Significant levels of non-compliance and poor hygiene among contact lens wearers have been reported previously from different parts the world. This survey aimed at identifying scope non-compliant behaviour soft in Maldives.Established attending two eye clinics Male' city, were interviewed office or via telephone. A set interviewer-administered questions was used to access subjective response on compliance (hand case hygiene, water exposure, adherence replacement schedule, dozing overnight...

The aim of this study was to assess awareness and knowledge regarding glaucoma among people attending free eye clinic in eastern region Nepal.All the consecutive patients aged 35 years or older, who presented clinic, were invited participate cross-sectional survey conducted June-July 2010. All participants residents Morang district Nepal. Data on demographics collected through face-to-face interview using a pretested structured questionnaire. Participants have heard about considered as aware...

The inappropriate use of antibiotics is frequent in nursing homes (NHs) putting older adults at risk adverse events and contributing to the rise antimicrobial resistance. Urinary tract infections (UTIs) account for 30-50% antibiotic prescribing NHs, but have one highest rates use. Clinical decision support (CDS) embedded electronic can assist ensuring appropriateness. In this study, we aimed develop a CDS prototype improve UTIs NHs collaboration with an IT system provider, BESTMED. We used...

To evaluate the quality of life and impact low vision services in patients with vision. This prospective study evaluated visual function vision-related 44 Nepalese compared that age-gender matched normal population (N = 40). The main outcome measure was 25-item National Eye Institute Visual Function Questionnaire (NEI VFQ-25) administered before four weeks after first examination. We were able to administer follow-up questionnaires only 23 out consecutive patients. Low which included devices...

Purpose To provide screening services and obtain information on the eye health status distribution of visual impairments in a refugee population sole camp Malawi. Methods A general at Dzaleka settlement was organized November 2012. Final-year optometry students conducted detailed examinations, including acuity (VA) assessment for near distance, retinoscopy, subjective refraction cases with distance VA less than 6/12 or N8, anterior posterior segment evaluation. Their findings were then...

Proper information on causes of childhood vision loss is essential in developing appropriate strategies and programs to address such causes. This study aimed at identifying the children attending national referral eye hospital with only pediatric ophthalmology service Eritrea. A retrospective data review was conducted for all (< 16 years age) who attended Berhan Aiyni National Referral Eye Hospital five period from January 2011 December 2015. Causes impairment (recorded visual acuity less...

To investigate the perspectives of people accessing a general medical practitioner (GP)-optometry model collaborative care that was established to increase access diabetes eye care.

Abstract Purpose The 2019 American Optometric Association (AOA) clinical practice guideline intends to assist optometrists in providing evidence‐based eye care for people with diabetes. This technical report evaluated the methodological and reporting quality of guideline. Methods Four independent reviewers appraised 2014 versions AOA’s using AGREE II instrument. Average scaled scores across six domains an overall score were calculated based on formula provided. Results scored high (range:...

To identify the need for optical intervention including spectacles and low vision devices (LVDs) in children attending only school blind Eritrea.A total of 92 were examined using World Health Organization Prevention Blindness program form recording with blindness impairment. Examination included distance near visual acuity (VA), refraction, trial LVDs evaluation anterior posterior segments. All who showed at least one line improvement or VA refractive correction and/or provided these...

Informed consent means the process whereby patients are informed of all necessary information about health care and subsequent treatment plans. In socioeconomically developing semi-urban setting, where most illiterate, we wanted to assess knowledge, attitude anxiety towards consent. Patients were recruited from waiting list for ophthalmic surgery at department Ophthalmology, Dhulikhel Hospital. A detail optometric ophthalmologic evaluation was carried out. Data collected through a 12-item...

Our study provides the much-needed evidence on causes of childhood blindness in Eritrea. This will assist authorities to plan appropriate strategies and implement preventive, curative, rehabilitative services address these vision loss children this resource-limited country.This aims identify severe impairment attending only school for blind Eritrea.All enrolled were examined, World Health Organization form examination visually impaired was used record data. Examination included visual...

Establishing the level of appropriateness and barriers to glaucoma care delivery by Australian optometrists are important first steps in developing tailored interventions aimed at improving delivery.To determine optometrists.A mixed method study was conducted. Phase I a retrospective cross-sectional medical record audit that assessed against 37 clinical indicators from nationally representative sample 42 optometry practices. In II, focus groups interviews involving 31 explored findings...

A two-year optometry technician (OT) training was started in Eritrea 2009 to fulfill the immediate human resource needs providing refractive, dispensing and primary eye care services vision centers. This study aimed assess current practice pattern confidence level among OTs. self-administered questionnaire developed administered all available OTs January 2017. The were identified through Ministry of Health's database. included questions on demographics, scope clinical areas. total 94 had...

Abstract Purpose A recent nationwide medical record audit of optometry practices has identified an evidence‐to‐practice gap in primary diabetic eyecare delivery. This study aimed to explore the determinants (barriers and enablers) appropriate delivery Australia. Methods qualitative involving focus‐group discussions interviews a purposeful sample Australian optometrists was conducted. Participants were asked about perceived barriers adherence four underperforming clinical indicators related...

This study provides guidance for the implementation of recommendations falls prevention in optometry practice, through synthesis with optometrists' viewpoint as a major stakeholder. Educators and clinicians can adopt revised associated strategies this research successful integration into optometric practice.Recommendations optometrists to help prevent older patients were published 2019 by Optometry Australia. used Delphi technique gain perspectives on feasibility implementing practice.A...

Clinical Relevance Realistic benchmarks can serve as comparators for optometrists wishing to engage in clinical practice audits of their glaucoma care.

Current levels of appropriateness for primary diabetic eyecare delivered by Australian optometrists are presented along with realistic targets (benchmarks) quality improvement. The demonstrated methods can be used in practice evaluation and benchmarking other clinical areas settings.To examine the eye-care delivery establish achievable benchmarks care (ABCs) optometry practices Australia.In a retrospective audit, records patients type-II diabetes obtained from randomly selected nationally...

Clinical relevance: Understanding the quality of commonly used clinical practice guidelines can help busy clinicians in selecting appropriate for evidence-based eye care people with diabetes.Background: The National Health and Medical Research Council's (NHMRC) guideline on diabetic retinopathy management has been widely locally internationally over 10 years. However, this never formally assessed. This study aimed to systematically evaluate NHMRC compare it against other international...