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Background: Teleophthalmology provides an opportunity to conduct consultations in far-flung and remote areas that have no access to specialized eye care. However, there is a paucity of studies to assess the effect of missing in-person follow-up on initial postoperative visits. The study thus aims to compare postoperati …
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Background: Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is emerging as an important cause of childhood blindness in middle-income countries such as India. Although blindness can be prevented in most cases with timely screening and treatment, certain ocular comorbidities can lead to visual impairment. We evaluated and compared 1-y …
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Background: Glaucoma and diabetes have a common pathogenesis. We estimated the magnitude and determinants of glaucoma in adults with type II diabetes who presented to a tertiary level eye center in 2010. Study type: A cross-sectional survey. Methods: Diabetes was diagnosed by history and measurement of blood sugar leve …
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Background: We compared vision and quality of life (VQL) of children aged 5-15 years and operated for unilateral and bilateral cataract between 2008 and 2010 in western India. Materials and methods: In this cohort study, ophthalmologists assessed vision, anterior and posterior segment of eyes with cataract. Children co …
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Background: We present the outcomes of a survey conducted in Nandurbar, a tribal district of Maharashtra, India. It was based on "Rapid Assessment for Avoidable Blindness" methodology and conducted in 2009 in Nandurbar, a tribal district of Maharashtra, India. Materials and methods: We examined persons of 50 years and …