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Showing 1 to 20 of 109 for “"Cataract"”.
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Livingstone's cataract
… rapids on the Zambesi River. Livingstone's Cataract is a historical novel that follows Baines's involvement with the expedition. It is written from Baines's point of view, in the first person...
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Some observations on cataract and cataract patients in Bihar, India
… the thesis might have been "An analysis of 982 cataract case sheets". The central idea in such an undertaking is the analysis itself and the individual results achieved thereby. We were, I think, more than usually fortunate in that our analysis yielded us not only individual results, but in the …
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Cataract surgical services in Madagascar
… The main purpose of this study was to evaluate cataract surgical services in Madagascar to help guide the national eye health program. Methods: A retrospective study that used cataract surgical data collected between January 1st and December 31st, 2012 in 8 regional capitals (districts) of …
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Ultrasonic capsulotomy in cataract surgery
… of the lens. It is well documented that cataracts contribute to the gradual changes of the lens matrix properties. The fact is that loss of transparency due to cataract is a universal phenomenon occurring in 70% of the population over 70 years of age and that the only effective treatment …
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Antioxidant Intervention With manganese(Iii)-Salophen in the Selenite Cataract Model: Implications for Cataract Disease
Cataract disease affects millions of people worldwide. It is characterized by the accumulation of light-scattering bodies within the lens that reduce visual acuity. Cataracts are effectively treated surgically, but at great expense, costing Medicare $3.4 billion in 1997. Development of an …
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Lens calcium homeostasis and selenite cataract
A 3- to 5-fold increase in Ca2+ accompanies cataract formation induced by selenite. The mechanism of selenite cataractogenesis involves calcium activation of calpain with subsequent proteolysis within the lens nucleus. This study was undertaken to investigate the biochemical mechanisms that lead to …
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Health outcomes from cataract surgery using phacoemulsification
With the success and popularity of treating cataract disorders, it is important to utilize health outcomes research to determine cataract surgery's effectiveness and benefits. Significant indicators that predict and measure success in cataract surgery need to be identified and verified. Statistical …
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Audit of cataract surgery at Groote Schuur Hospital
… on the visual outcomes and complications of cataract surgery done at a South African training hospital. Literature review and retrospective observational study of all patients undergoing cataract surgery on the cataract surgery project lists during 2006. Follow-up occurred till last discharge …
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Corneal Surface Changes and Subjective Symptoms After Cataract Surgery
"국문요약 ⅰ 차례 ⅲ 그림 차례 ⅳ 표 차례 v Ⅰ. 서론 1 Ⅱ. 연구대상 및 방법 3 Ⅲ. 결과 6 A. 눈물막파괴시간 (Tear break-up time) 6 B. 각막표면 형광염색검사 8 C. 쉬르머검사 (Schirmer test) 10 D. Ocular surface disease index (OSDI) 11 Ⅳ. 고찰 14 Ⅴ. 결론 20 참고문헌 21 APPENDIX 25 ABSTRACT 27 "
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Outreach cataract surgery services: how good are their outcomes?
Background Cataracts are the main cause of blindness worldwide. Cataract blindness is reversible with surgery, a procedure which is well recognized for its clinical and cost effectiveness. Several approaches are used to reduce the cataract burden. They include a “reach out” approach, a “reach in” …
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Barriers to cataract surgery in Africa: a systematic review
Background: Cataract remains the leading cause of blindness in Africa. We sought to review the available literature relating to barriers to cataract surgery in Africa. Methods: A review of the literature was undertaken using PubMed and Google Scholar using the search terms "barriers, cataract, …
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Sutured posterior chamber intraocular lenses for traumatic cataract in Africa
… of the eye (SL TC - Sutured lenses for traumatic cataract) - in the natural position of the crystalline lens - is standard practice at Groote Schuur Hospital in selected patients. It is a difficult and intricate procedure, usually only performed by consultants experienced in the technique. The …
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Supply-side determinants of cataract surgery output in South Africa
Background Globally, cataracts represent the leading cause of blindness1. Although South Africa meets the Vision 2020: Right to Sight target of ophthalmologists per million population2, it has not met the target of performing 2,000 cataract surgeries per million population to address avoidable …
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Refractive management of patients undergoing cataract surgery. The development of pre and post-operative refractive management guidelines for patients undergoing cataract surgery in the UK
Cataract surgery is the most commonly performed surgery within the UK with 400,000 surgeries performed each year. Currently no guidelines exist for clinicians regarding target refraction discussions, spectacle provision post-operatively and driving advice following surgery. The PhD aimed to start …
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Deep Video Analysis Methods for Surgical Skills Assessment in Cataract Surgery
… understanding of how to proficiently perform cataract surgery. The surgical training curriculum should incorporate methodical assessments of surgical skills and improve trainee surgeons expertise to maintain patient safety. Prior rating scales for cataract surgery are highly dependant on the …
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The relationship between anterior chamber depth and refraction after cataract surgery
목적: 초음파 방식과 IOL Master® 방식을 이용하여 생체계측을 할 때 안축장과 전방 깊이, 각막 곡률에 따라서 선택할 수 있는 계산공식에 대하여 알아보고자 하였다. 대상과 방법: 아주대학교 병원에서 단일 술자에 의해 백내장수술을 받은 환자 65명 82안의 의무기록을 후향적으로 검토하였다. 생체계측은 IOL Master®, 수동각막곡률계, 침수식 초음파 검사를 순서대로 시행하여 측정하였다. 초음파 방식과 수동각막곡률계로 구한 생체계측 값을 SRK II, SRK-T, Holladay1, HofferQ 공식에 대입하였고 IOL …
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A Pilot Study- Identify Genetic Variants for Diabetic Cataract Using GoDARTS Dataset
<b>Background</b>: Diabetic cataract is one of the major eye complications of diabetes. It was reported that cataract occurs two to five times more frequently in patients with diabetes compared with those with no diabetes. The purpose of this study was to identify genetic contributors of diabetic …
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Consolidating Approaches to Maximise Outcomes and Minimise Complications of Contemporary Cataract Surgery
Cataract is an unavoidable age-change of the crystalline lens which progressively develops and causes visual impairment affecting millions worldwide. Cataract surgery with an intraocular lens, typically performed under local anaesthetic, transforms both vision and quality of life. This thesis …
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Outcomes of uveitic cataract surgery in a cohort of South African children
BACKGROUND: Cataract formation is a common and potentially blinding complication of paediatric uveitis. Surgical management approach remains a point of controversy. The purpose of this study was to determine the peri- and postoperative outcomes of uveitic cataract surgery in a cohort of South …
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Perceptions of cataracts and cataract services of elderly persons in Mathangwane, Botswana
Background: Cataract is the leading cause of blindness globally. In Botswana about 60% of blindness is due to cataract. Health services in Botswana are free, as are cataract services. Despite the free health services offered, the Batswana do not fully utilize the available eye care services …
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