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Low Vision Practice and Service Provision Among Optometrists in Ghana: A Nationwide Survey Ophthalmic Epidemiol. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-07 Kwadwo Owusu Akuffo, Isaiah Osei Duah Junior, Eldrick Adu Acquah, Elna Abadua Mensah, Albert Kwadjo Amoah Andoh, David Ben Kumah, Bridget Senya Boateng, Josephine Ampomah Boateng, Kofi Osei-Poku, Werner Eisenbarth
To characterize practice patterns of low vision services among Optometrists in Ghana.The nationwide cross-sectional survey identified entities through the Ghana Optometrists Association (GOA) regis...
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Improving Access to Eye Care Through Community Health Screenings Using Artificial Intelligence Ophthalmic Epidemiol. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-21 Bhakti Panchal, Samuel Asanad, Rana Malek, Kashif Munir, Lisa S. Schocket
To the best of our knowledge, implementation of artificial intelligence (AI)-based vision screening in community health fair settings has not been previously studied. This prospective cohort study ...
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Corneal pannus, Herbert’s pits and conjunctival inflammation in older children in Papua New Guinea Ophthalmic Epidemiol. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-08 Gillian M. Cochrane, Magdelene Mangot, Wendy Houinei, Melinda Susapu, Anasaini Cama, Richard Le Mesurier, Sara Webster, Tessa Hillgrove, Jaki Barton, Robert Butcher, Emma M. Harding-Esch, David Mabey, Ana Bakhtiari, Andreas Müller, Aya Yajima, Anthony W. Solomon, John Kaldor, Samuel Peter Koim, Robert Ko, Jambi Garap
The prevalence of trachomatous inflammation—follicular (TF) in Papua New Guinea (PNG) suggests antibiotic mass drug administration (MDA) is needed to eliminate trachoma as a public health problem b...
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Progress Towards Elimination of Trachoma in Kenya 2017–2020 Ophthalmic Epidemiol. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-06 D Ilako, S Mwatha, Barasa E Wanyama, M Gichangi, J Bore, R Butcher, A Bakhtiari, S Boyd, R Willis, AW Solomon, T Watitu, D Chelanga, P Nyakundi, EM Harding-Esch, SH Matendechero
Trachoma is endemic in Kenya. Since baseline trachoma surveys in 2004, a concerted programme has been undertaken to reduce the prevalence of disease. Here, we report on trachoma prevalence surveys ...
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Trends in Anti-Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Original Medicare Part B Claims in the United States, 2014–2019 Ophthalmic Epidemiol. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-05 Sarishka Desai, Sayuri Sekimitsu, Elizabeth J. Rossin, Nazlee Zebardast
To characterize trends in use of and expenditure for the intravitreal injection of anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) agents aflibercept, ranibizumab, and bevacizumab among the pop...
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Self-Reported Visual Disability and Unemployment: Findings from the National Health Interview Survey Ophthalmic Epidemiol. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-05 Kunal Kanwar, Curtis E. Margo, Dustin D. French
To investigate the association between visual impairment and employment status due to disability, utilizing data from the 2022 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS).Adults 18 years of age and old...
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Epidemiology of Keratoconjunctivitis Across India from 2017 to 2019: A Multicentric Hospital-Based Study Ophthalmic Epidemiol. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-05 Ferdinamarie Sharmila, Mini P Singh, Jayanti Shastry, Anil C Phukan, Subashini Kaliaperumal, R.K. Ratho, Jagat Ram, MadhavJagannath Sathe, Avinash Ingole, DarshanaBabubhai Rathod, Benjamin Nongrum, Kannan Thiruvengadam, Rehnuma Parvez, Vineeta Malik, Muruganandam Nagarajan, Rahul Dhodapkar
Conjunctivitis is one of the most common ocular conditions in clinical practice. Human adenoviruses have been the common causative agents known to cause epidemic kerato-conjunctivitis (EKC) in Indi...
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COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Among US Older Adults with Vision Impairment: The National Health and Aging Trends Study 2021 Ophthalmic Epidemiol. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-24 Louay Almidani, Bonnielin K. Swenor, Joshua R. Ehrlich, Varshini Varadaraj
To examine the associations between vision impairment (VI) and COVID-19 testing and vaccination services in older US adults.This cross-sectional study assessed data from adults ≥ 65 years who parti...
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Bilateral Involvement of Age-Related Macular Degeneration in South Korea: Findings from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2017–2020 Ophthalmic Epidemiol. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-24 Yeji Kim, Mi Yeon Song, Kyungdo Han, Jae Hui Kim
To evaluate the bilateral involvement of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in South Koreans.This was a cross-sectional study of the Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (201...
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Ophthalmologists’ Perspective on Barriers to Cataract Surgery and Surgical Productivity in Ethiopia, Ghana, and Zambia: A Descriptive, Mixed-Methods Survey Ophthalmic Epidemiol. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-18 Scott Herrod, Sadik Taju Sherief, Akwasi Ahmed, Grace Chipalo Mutati, John Welling, Boateng Wiafe, Michael Gyasi, Benjamin Crookston, Joshua West, Cougar Hall
While progress was made towards the Vision 2020: The Right to Sight goals, Ethiopia, Ghana, and Zambia fell short of the recommended cataract surgical rate (CSR) on a national level. Post-operative...
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Geographic Representation of Authorship in Ophthalmic Research from Low- and Middle-Income Countries Ophthalmic Epidemiol. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-12-14 Ramoncito L. Caleon, Elie Nziyomaze, Jean Damascene Imaniriho, Eric Manirakiza, Emmanuel Nsengiyumva, Duaa Sharfi, Ashlie Bernhisel, Tiliksew Teshome, Jacquelyn Jetton O’Banion
Low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are underrepresented in ophthalmic research, despite carrying the highest burden of visual impairment. To assess the representation of local authors in glob...
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Prevalence and Associated Factors of Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome in an Iranian Elderly Population: The Tehran Geriatric Eye Study Ophthalmic Epidemiol. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-12-14 Alireza Hashemi, Payam Nabovati, Hassan Hashemi, Mehdi Khabazkhoob
To investigate the prevalence and associated factors of pseudoexfoliation syndrome (PEX) in an Iranian elderly population.This study, a population-based cross-sectional study conducted on individua...
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Population-Based Artificial Intelligence Assessment of Relationship Between the Risk Factors for Diabetic Retinopathy in Indian Population Ophthalmic Epidemiol. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-12-12 Abhishek Vyas, Aadit Deshpande, Sagnik Sen, Ramasamy Kim, Ramachandran Rajalakshmi, Viswanathan Mohan, Rajiv Raman, Sundaresan Raman
Risk factors (RFs), like ‘body mass index (BMI),’ ‘age,’ and ‘gender’ correlate with Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) diagnosis and have been widely studied. This study examines how these three secondary ...
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Association of Smoking Patterns with Vision-Related Disability According to Glaucoma Subtypes Ophthalmic Epidemiol. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-12-12 Ivan Sencanic, Jelena Dotlic, Vesna Jaksic, Anita Grgurevic, Tatjana Gazibara
The relationship between smoking and onset of glaucoma has been inconsistent. However, there is a gap in understanding whether tobacco smoking is linked to a worse visual impairment in different gl...
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Ocular Adverse Events After Influenza Vaccination in Older Adults: Self-Controlled Case Series Using a Large Database in Japan Ophthalmic Epidemiol. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-12-12 Yohei Hashimoto, Masao Iwagami, Hayato Yamana, Sachiko Ono, Yoshinori Takeuchi, Nobuaki Michihata, Kohei Uemura, Makoto Aihara, Hideo Yasunaga
To clarify the risk of adverse ocular events following influenza vaccination.This self-controlled case series study used a claims database linked to vaccination records of a large city in Japan bet...
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Tropical Data: Approach and Methodology as Applied to Trachoma Prevalence Surveys Ophthalmic Epidemiol. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-12-12 Emma M Harding-Esch, Clara R Burgert-Brucker, Cristina Jimenez, Ana Bakhtiari, Rebecca Willis, Michael Dejene Bejiga, Caleb Mpyet, Jeremiah Ngondi, Sarah Boyd, Mariamo Abdala, Amza Abdou, Yilikal Adamu, Addisu Alemayehu, Wondu Alemayehu, Tawfik Al-Khatib, Sue-Chen Apadinuwe, Naomie Awaca, Marcel S Awoussi, Gilbert Baayendag, Mouctar Dieng Badiane, Robin L Bailey, Wilfrid Batcho, Zulficar Bay, Assumpta
Population-based prevalence surveys are essential for decision-making on interventions to achieve trachoma elimination as a public health problem. This paper outlines the methodologies of Tropical ...
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Trachoma: The Last Decade? Ophthalmic Epidemiol. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-12-12 Tawfik Al-Khatib, Assumpta Lucienne Bella, Martha Idalí Saboyá-Díaz, Anthony W. Solomon
Published in Ophthalmic Epidemiology (Vol. 30, No. 6, 2023)
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Twenty-Three Population-Based Trachoma Prevalence Surveys in the Central and Northern Regions of Benin, 2018–2022 Ophthalmic Epidemiol. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-11-30 Amadou Alfa Bio Issifou, Aboudou Dare, Gracia Adjinacou Badou, Emma M. Harding-Esch, Anthony W. Solomon, Ana Bakhtiari, Sarah Boyd, Cristina Jimenez, Anna Harte, Clara R. Burgert-Brucker, Franck Roland Sintondji, Nissou Inès Dossa, N’Koué Tatchienta Nekoua M’Po, Wilfrid Batcho
Trachoma is an infectious eye disease caused by Chlamydia trachomatis. Infection causes conjunctival inflammation, which can be manifested by the sign known as trachomatous inflammation—follicular ...
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Prevalence of Trachoma After Three Rounds of Antibiotic Mass Drug Administration in 13 Woredas of Gambella Region, Ethiopia Ophthalmic Epidemiol. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-11-30 Addisu Alemayehu, Ademe Mekonen, Belete Mengistu, Addisalem Mihret, Aemiro Asmare, Ana Bakhtiari, Bekele Mengistu, Cristina Jimenez, Demis Kebede, Doul Bol, Fentahun Tadesse, Fikreab Kebede, Genet Gebru, Hannah Frawley, Jeremiah Ngondi, Mohammed Jemal, Molly Brady, Nebiyu Negussu, Robert Butcher, Scott McPherson, Sharone Backers, Anthony W. Solomon, Michael Dejene Bejiga, Emma M. Harding-Esch
Following baseline surveys in 2013 and 2014, trachoma elimination interventions, including three rounds of azithromycin mass drug administration (MDA), were implemented in 13 woredas (administrativ...
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In-Depth Analysis of Incidence and Survival of Lacrimal Gland Malignancies in the United States of America from 1995 to 2018 Ophthalmic Epidemiol. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-11-27 Mahmoud T. KhalafAllah, Mohamed Alaa Gouda, Ahmad Samir Alfaar
To investigate lacrimal gland malignancies’ incidence and survival rates in the USA between 1995 and 2018.Incidence and survival data from the North American Association of Central Cancer Registrie...
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Cataract Phacoemulsification in People with Dementia: Characterization and Outcomes Ophthalmic Epidemiol. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-11-16 Nathan C. Grove, Victoria S. Pelak, Karen L. Christopher, Brandie D. Wagner, Anne M. Lynch, Jennifer L. Patnaik
To characterize cataract surgery in people with dementia (PWD) using a cataract surgery outcomes database.Demographics, medical and ocular history, surgical characteristics, and postoperative measu...
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Analysis of Uveal Melanoma 5-Year Survival Rates by Medicaid Status: A Nationwide Analysis Ophthalmic Epidemiol. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-11-15 Eric J. Kim, James Y. Lee, Arjun Ganga, Andrew Barton, Viren Rana, Ermias Araia, William Adriance, Rachel Wang, Ponnandai Somsasundar, Leo A. Kim
The survival outcomes of patients with primary uveal melanomas based on Medicaid status have not been previously discussed in the literature.The Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results Medicaid...
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Subjective Wellbeing, Work Performance and Lived Experience of Zanzibari Women Entrepreneurs with Uncorrected Functional Presbyopia: A Pre-Post Mixed-Methods Study Ophthalmic Epidemiol. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-11-07 Ving Fai Chan, Michelle Fernandes Martins, Omar Juma Othman, Ai Chee Yong, Damaris Mulewa, Christine Graham, Carlos Price-Sanchez, Ronnie Graham, Adrianna Farmer, Eden Mashayo, Fatma Omar
Uncorrected presbyopia has been shown to reduce Zanzibari women’s quality of life. In this mixed-methods study, we examined the subjective wellbeing and self-reported work performance among older w...
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Association Between Three Atopic Triad and Retinal Vein Occlusion Risk: A Nationwide Population-Based Study Ophthalmic Epidemiol. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-10-30 Seongho Kim, Bo Hee Kim, Kyungdo Han, Mingui Kong, Su Jeong Song
To evaluate the association between three allergic diseases (allergic dermatitis, allergic rhinitis, and asthma) and the development of retinal vein occlusion (RVO), a major retinal disease that ca...
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Incidence and Predictive Risk Factors for Post-Cataract Surgery Endophthalmitis in Ministry of Health Hospitals from 2012 to 2020 Ophthalmic Epidemiol. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-10-30 Durgavashini Govinda Raju, Norlina Ramli, Mohamad Aziz Salowi
Postoperative endophthalmitis is a devastating complication, leading to poor visual prognosis. The purpose of this study is to determine the incidence, risk factors, and visual outcome of post-cata...
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Patient Demand for Ophthalmologists in the United States: A Google Trends Analysis Ophthalmic Epidemiol. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-10-26 Sinan Akosman, Elizabeth Tran, Sedona Rosenberg, Haig Pakhchanian, Rahul Raiker, David A. Belyea
To study geographic patterns in ophthalmologist supply and patient demand for services in the United States.Google Trends data for the keywords “ophthalmology” and “ophthalmologist” between 2004 an...
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Epidemiology of Eye Cancer in Cali, Colombia: A 55-Year Study Ophthalmic Epidemiol. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-10-17 Katherine Vega-Escobar, Francisco J. Bonilla-Escobar, Omar Salamanca, Alexander M. Martinez-Blanco, Luz Stella Garcia, Paola Collazos, Luis Eduardo Bravo
To describe the epidemiology, incidence, mortality and survival of ocular cancer in Cali between 1962 and 2019.Ecological population-based study analyzing data of incidence, mortality, and 5-years ...
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Impact of Community Eye Clinics (CEC) on Specialist Eye Clinic Referrals Ophthalmic Epidemiol. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-10-10 Koh Yunqi, Li Zhenghao Kelvin, Yau Siew Lian, Quah Hui Min, Tan Huiling Sheryl, Marilyn Chan Min, Tay Yuan Fang, Khin Lay Wai, Chua Chun Hau, Yip Vivien Cherng Hui, Vernon Yong Khet Yau, Wong Hon Tym
Community Eye Clinics (CEC) increase accessibility of specialist ophthalmic services in the community, reducing demand for tertiary eye services. This paper aims to evaluate the impact of CEC on fi...
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Use of Diuretics and Risk of Acute Angle Closure: A Case-Control Study Ophthalmic Epidemiol. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-10-03 Grace L Qiao, Frederick S Mikelberg, Mahyar Etminan
To examine the possible link between acute angle closure (AAC) with use of diuretics.A nested case-control study (NCC) was conducted among a cohort of diuretic users using the PharMetrics Plus data...
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Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of a Regional Program for Identifying and Treating Children with Correctable Refractive Error in Indonesia Ophthalmic Epidemiol. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-10-05 Rahul S. Iyengar, Michael Krautmann, Satyaprabha Kotha, John Macom, Nick Kourgialis, Joshua R. Ehrlich
Indonesia is a rapidly growing county with over 262 million inhabitants, but among highly populated countries it has one of the lowest concentrations of eye care providers. This study evaluated the...
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Comparison of Three Handheld Fundus Cameras for Assessment of the Vertical Cup-To-Disk Ratio Ophthalmic Epidemiol. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-09-28 Jasmeet Saroya, Louisa Lu, Somsanguan Ausayakhun, Sakarin Ausayakhun, Preeyanuch Khunsongkiet, Atitaya Apivatthakakul, Catherine Q Sun, Tyson N Kim, Michele Lee, Edmund Tsui, Plern Sutra, Jeremy D Keenan
Purpose To compare the quality of optic nerve photographs from three different handheld fundus cameras and to assess the reproducibility and agreement of vertical cup-to-disk ratio (VCDR) measureme...
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Prevalence and Risk Factors of Fundus Pathology in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes in a Northeastern Chinese Cohort Ophthalmic Epidemiol. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-09-19 Wei Lin, Dong Li, Liang Wen, Yu Wang, Zhong Lin, Fenghua Wang, Yuanbo Liang
To assess the prevalence of and risk factors for fundus pathology in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in a cohort from northeastern China.Patients were included from the Fushun Diabeti...
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Reducing the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Retinopathy of Prematurity Screening: Successful Strategies Learnt from a Multi-Center Tele-Medicine Program in India Ophthalmic Epidemiol. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-08-30 Anand Vinekar, Ramesh Venkatesh, Shwetha Mangalesh, Chaitra Jayadev, K Bhujang Shetty, Clare Gilbert
ABSTRACT Purpose Control of blindness due to retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) requires timely screening and treatment within 48–72 h. Anticipating that the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic would disrupt ROP services, we devised strategies '‘on-the'’-go”” to ameliorate this possiblity. We describe the successful outcomes of this approach in preventing infant blindness during the pandemic
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Racial Differences in Retinopathy of Prematurity–Reply to Letter to the Editor Ophthalmic Epidemiol. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-08-27 Jingyun Wang, Gui-Shuang Ying, Yinxi Yu, Lauren Tomlinson, Gil Binenbaum, on behalf of the Postnatal Growth and ROP (G-ROP) Study Group
Published in Ophthalmic Epidemiology (Ahead of Print, 2023)
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Understanding the Role of Gender in Trichiasis Case Finding in Tanzania Ophthalmic Epidemiol. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-08-25 Elizabeth Kishiki, George Kabona, Grace Mwangi, Harran Mkocha, Fortunate Shija, Paul Courtright, Robert Geneau
ABSTRACT Purpose Despite the importance of trachomatous trichiasis (TT) case-finding activities in national trachoma elimination campaigns, the scientific literature on the determinants of good outcomes – finding and managing all TT cases – is still sparse. In Tanzania, we studied differences in case finding activities and outcomes between male and female case finders. Methods This case study was conducted
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Disparities in Eye Care Utilization by Self-Reported Vision Difficulty and Diabetes Status in the United States Ophthalmic Epidemiol. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-08-23 Jessica Brinson, Priyanka Kumar, Jiangxia Wang, Varshini Varadaraj, Bonnielin K. Swenor, Adrienne W. Scott
ABSTRACT Purpose To assess differences in eye care utilization by vision difficulty (VD), diabetes status, and sociodemographic characteristics for American adults. Methods The analysis pooled cross-sectional data from the National Health Interview Survey (2010–2018) from US adults ≥ 18 years. The outcome measure was eye care utilization in the past year. The primary independent variable included four
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Cataract Blindness in Armenia: The Results of Nationwide Rapid Assessment of Avoidable Blindness (RAAB) Ophthalmic Epidemiol. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-08-17 Aida Giloyan, Naira Khachatryan, Ala Paduca, Hans Limburg, Varduhi Petrosyan
ABSTRACT Purpose This study assessed the prevalence of cataract blindness, cataract surgical coverage (CSC), effective CSC, visual outcome after cataract surgery, and barriers to cataract surgery in a population aged 50 years and older in Armenia using Rapid Assessment of Avoidable Blindness (RAAB) methodology. Methods The study sample included 2258 individuals aged 50 years and older who were randomly
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Association of Dry Eye Symptoms and Signs in Patients with Dry Eye Disease Ophthalmic Epidemiol. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-08-17 Andrew Tawfik, Maxwell Pistilli, Maureen G Maguire, Yineng Chen, Yinxi Yu, Jack V Greiner, Penny A Asbell, Gui-Shuang Ying, Dry Eye Assessment and Management (DREAM) Study Research Group
ABSTRACT Purpose To determine the correlations among symptoms and signs of dry eye disease (DED) in the Dry Eye Assessment and Management (DREAM) study. Methods A total of 535 patients with moderate-to-severe DED were assessed for symptoms using the Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI) and four DED signs in both eyes (conjunctival lissamine green staining, corneal fluorescein staining, Schirmer’s testing
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Effect of Low-Concentration Atropine Eye Drops in Controlling the Progression of Myopia in Children: A One- and Two-Year Follow-Up Study Ophthalmic Epidemiol. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-08-01 Hongbo Zhang, Peihua Yang, Yahong Li, Weixiao Zhang, Shumao Li
ABSTRACT Purpose Atropine eye drops have been shown to slow the progression of myopia, but there has been limited research on the effectiveness of 0.05% atropine in treating myopia. This study aimed to investigate the safety and efficacy of 0.05% atropine eye drops in controlling myopia in children. Methods The study included 424 participants aged 6 to 12 years between January 1, 2015, and January
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The Association Between the Severity of Trachomatous Scarring and Trachomatous Trichiasis Severity in Surgical Patients in Tanzania Ophthalmic Epidemiol. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-07-21 Meraf A. Wolle, Neha Misra, Fahd Naufal, Michael Saheb Kashaf, Beatriz E. Munoz, Harran Mkocha, Nicodemus Funga, Sheila K. West
ABSTRACT Purpose To determine the association between the severity of trachomatous conjunctival scarring (TS) of the upper eyelid conjunctiva and trachomatous trichiasis (TT) severity in TT surgical patients. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted amongst adults with TT who were referred to surgical camps in Bahi District, Tanzania, for TT surgery. Participants underwent ocular examination.
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Erythropoiesis-Stimulating Agents and the Risk of Vision-Threatening Diabetic Retinopathy Ophthalmic Epidemiol. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-07-10 Jonathan C. Tsui, Keirnan Willett, Jordana B. Cohen, Yinxi Yu, Brian L. VanderBeek
ABSTRACT Purpose Animal studies have suggested that Erythropoiesis-Stimulating Agents (ESAs) may increase vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)-related retinopathies, but this effect is unclear in humans. This study evaluates the risk of vision-threatening diabetic retinopathy (VTDR), defined as either diabetic macular edema (DME) or proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR), in patients exposed
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Association Between Serum Vitamin D Levels and Myopia in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2001–2006) Ophthalmic Epidemiol. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-07-06 Amber T. Wolf, Janek Klawe, Bian Liu, Sumayya Ahmad
ABSTRACT Purpose To assess the relationship between serum vitamin D levels and myopia in people aged 12–50 years using the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) database. Methods Demographics, vision, and serum vitamin D levels from NHANES (2001–2006) were analyzed. Multivariate analyses were performed to examine the relationship between serum vitamin D levels and myopia while controlling
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Current Status of Trachoma Among Underserved Population of India: Results from the National Trachoma Rapid Assessment Survey 2014-17 Ophthalmic Epidemiol. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-07-05 Praveen Vashist, Souvik Manna, Suraj Singh Senjam, Vivek Gupta, Noopur Gupta, Meenakshi Wadhwani, Sumit Grover, Amit Bhardwaj
ABSTRACT Purpose To determine the burden of trachoma and its related risk factors among the underserved population of sixteen states/union territories (UTs) in India. Methods Trachoma rapid assessment (TRA) was conducted in seventeen Enumeration Units (EUs) spanning sixteen states/UTs in India according to standard WHO guidelines. A total of ten clusters were selected in each EU and 50 children aged
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Recruiting Populations at Higher Risk for Glaucoma and Other Eye Diseases Experiencing Eye Health Disparities Ophthalmic Epidemiol. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-07-05 Saloni Sapru, Simani M. Price, Lisa A. Hark, Lindsay A. Rhodes, Paula Anne Newman-Casey
ABSTRACT Purpose We compared recruitment of participants at high risk for glaucoma and other eye diseases in three community-based studies designed to improve access to eye care in underserved populations in New York City, Alabama, and Michigan. Methods We used (1) participant data collected at enrollment (e.g. demographic, medical conditions, healthcare access, and method of hearing about study) and
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The Gambia Trachomatous Trichiasis Surveys: Results from Five Evaluation Units Confirm Attainment of Trachoma Elimination Thresholds Ophthalmic Epidemiol. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-07-03 Sarjo Kanyi, Abba Hydara, Ansumana Sillah, Caleb Mpyet, Anna Harte, Ana Bakhtiari, Rebecca Willis, Cristina Jimenez, Agatha Aboe, Robin Bailey, Emma M. Harding-Esch, Anthony W. Solomon, Balla Musa Joof
ABSTRACT Introduction Trichiasis is present when in-turned eyelashes touch the eyeball. It may result in permanent vision loss. Trachomatous trichiasis (TT) is caused by multiple rounds of inflammation associated with conjunctival Chlamydia trachomatis infection. Surveys have been designed to estimate the prevalence of TT in evaluation units (EUs) of trachoma-endemic countries in order to help develop
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Baseline, Impact and Surveillance Trachoma Prevalence Surveys in Burundi, 2018–2021 Ophthalmic Epidemiol. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-07-03 Victor Bucumi, Elvis Muhimpundu, Amadou Alfa Bio Issifou, Stephanie Akweyu, Nick Burn, Johan Willems, Junénal Niyongabo, Aba Elvis, Gamael Koizan, Anna Harte, Sarah Boyd, Rebecca Willis, Ana Bakhtiari, Cristina Jimenez, Clara Burgert-Brucker, KHM Martin Kollmann, Anthony W. Solomon, Emma M. Harding-Esch, Rose Marie Gashikanyi
ABSTRACT Purpose Trachoma is an eye disease caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis (Ct). It can lead to permanent vision loss. Since 2007, Burundi has included trachoma elimination as part of its fight against neglected tropical diseases and blindness. This study presents the results of trachoma baseline, impact and surveillance surveys conducted in Burundi between 2018 and 2021. Methods Areas
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Rationale, Design and Methodology of a Population-Based Ocular Study in a Suburbanization Region in Tianjin, China: The Beichen Eye Study Ophthalmic Epidemiol. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-06-30 Fei Gao, Chen Chen, Liying Hu, Yu Shi, Xiuqing Zhu, Xilian Wang, the Beichen Eye Study Group, Juping Liu, Xiaorong Li
ABSTRACT Purpose The urbanization of suburbs has a significant impact on ocular health, however, the effect of this phenomenon on the epidemiology of eye diseases in the sub-urbanization region of China remains unclear. In this context, the population-based Beichen Eye Study (BCES) was conducted in the Beichen District of Tianjin, China. This article aims to summarize the background, design scheme
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The Prevalence of Trachomatous Trichiasis in People Aged 15 Years and Over in Six Evaluation Units of Gaoual, Labé, Dalaba and Beyla Districts, Guinea Ophthalmic Epidemiol. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-06-28 Midiaou M. Bah, Fatoumata Sakho, André Goepogui, Luc C. Nieba, Abdourahim Cisse, Paul Courtright, Anna J. Harte, Clara Burgert-Brucker, Cristina Jimenez, Pierre L. Lama, Michel Sagno, Ana Bakhtiari, Sarah Boyd, Anthony W. Solomon, Michaela Kelly, Fiona James, Moise S.D. Tenkiano, Emma M. Harding-Esch, Boubacar M. Dicko
ABSTRACT Purpose Trachoma is a public health problem in 42 countries. Inflammation associated with repeated ocular infection with Chlamydia trachomatis can cause the eyelid to scar and turn inwards, resulting in the eyelashes rubbing against the eyeball, known as trachomatous trichiasis (TT). In Guinea, baseline surveys conducted in 2013 reported inflammatory trachoma prevalences below the World Health
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Domestic Violence-Related Ocular Injuries Among Adult Patients: Data from the Nationwide Emergency Department Sample, 2008–2017 Ophthalmic Epidemiol. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-06-22 Joana E. Andoh, Sumarth K. Mehta, Evan M. Chen, Tahreem A. Mir, Kristen Nwanyanwu, Christopher C. Teng
ABSTRACT Purpose To investigate domestic violence (DV)-related ocular injuries among adult emergency department (ED) patients in the US. Methods This was a retrospective, cross-sectional study of patients with a diagnosis of DV and diagnosis of ocular injury in the Nationwide Emergency Department Sample (NEDS) from 2008–2017. We identified patient- and hospital-level variables associated with DV-related
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Association Between Area Temperature and Severe Vision Impairment in a Nationally Representative Sample of Older Americans Ophthalmic Epidemiol. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-06-20 Esme Fuller-Thomson, ZhiDi Deng, Elysia G. Fuller-Thomson
ABSTRACT Purpose Several small studies have associated exposure to elevated average temperature with specific vision problems. However, no large-scale studies have examined the relationship between vision impairment and average area temperature in the general population. We conducted a cross-sectional analysis of a large nationally representative sample of older adults to further explore this relationship
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Association Between Socioeconomic Deprivation and Orbital Trauma in a Hospital-Based Population Ophthalmic Epidemiol. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-06-18 Saleha Z. Munir, Wuqaas M. Munir
ABSTRACT Purpose To examine the association between area-level socioeconomic deprivation and orbital trauma among emergency ophthalmology consults. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional study using 5-year Epic data for all hospital-based ophthalmology consults at the University of Maryland Medical System, and the Distressed Communities Index (DCI) data for area-level socioeconomic deprivation. We
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Reflective Errors: A Call for a More Careful Use of Race in Research Ophthalmic Epidemiol. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-06-08 Francois G. Rollin, Stan Sonu, Samera Ahmad, Surabhi Beriwal
Published in Ophthalmic Epidemiology (Ahead of Print, 2023)
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COUNTY-LEVEL ANALYSIS OF EYE EXAM ACCESS AND UTILIZATION IN THE UNITED STATES Ophthalmic Epidemiol. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-05-25 Anshul Bhatnagar, Henry Skrehot, Masih Ahmed
ABSTRACT Purpose The eye exam is a critical tool for the prevention, screening, and diagnosis of ocular and systemic conditions. In this study, we characterize county-level variation in eye exam access and utilization for Medicare patients in the United States. Methods This nationwide study uses the Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners – by Provider and Service dataset. We included all ophthalmologists
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The Use of Optical Coherence Tomography for Early Glaucoma Screening in a Population of Patients with Diabetes Ophthalmic Epidemiol. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-05-17 Nicholas A. Johnson, Priya Gupta, Terry Lee, Majda Hadziahmetovic, Jullia A. Rosdahl
ABSTRACT Purpose The utility of screening for early diagnosis of glaucoma remains a widely debated topic in the care of ophthalmic patients. There are currently no population-based guidelines regarding screening for glaucoma. The purpose of this study is to determine the utility of optical coherence tomography (OCT) for early glaucoma screening in a population of diabetic patients. The results of this
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Antiviral and Anti-Inflammatory Therapeutic Interventions for Treating Herpes Stromal Keratitis: A Systematic Review Ophthalmic Epidemiol. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-05-15 Xiaole Li, Manav Nayeni, Monali S. Malvankar-Mehta
ABSTRACT Purpose Herpes stromal keratitis (HSK) is an immune-mediated corneal inflammation that occurs after a herpes simplex virus infection. This paper aims to systematically identify and compare interventions for treating HSK and their patient outcomes. Methods This systematic review followed the PRISMA methodology. Online databases were searched to obtain all relevant papers. Two independent reviewers
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Increased Risk of Glaucoma in Patients with Sjögren’s Syndrome: A Nationwide Population-Based Cohort Study Ophthalmic Epidemiol. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-05-14 Bingsian Lin, Chi-Hsiang Chung, Chien-An Sun, Ching-Long Chen, Wu-Chien Chien
ABSTRACT Purpose The risk of glaucoma in patients suffering from Sjögren’s syndrome has not been elucidated. We aimed for evaluating the absolute incidence as well as the relative risk of glaucoma in patients with SS at the level of the whole country population. Methods We conducted a retrospective cohort study using a national health insurance database in Taiwan from 2000 to 2013. We used International
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Accuracy of Mobile-Based Vision Chart in Clinical Practice during the COVID-19 pandemic Ophthalmic Epidemiol. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-04-28 Ahmed Abdelshafy Tabl, Mohamed Bendary, Marwa Abdelshafy Tabl
ABSTRACT Purpose The accuracy of mobile-based visual acuity testing in clinical practice is debatable. This study aimed to analyze the accuracy of mobile-based distant vision chart in comparison to the standard chart projector. Methods In this cross-sectional study, monocular distant best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) in 571 eyes of 288 subjects was measured twice, using the Tumbling E vision chart
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Factors Affecting Follow-Up Adherence of Glaucoma Patients Ophthalmic Epidemiol. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-04-25 Ankit Singh, Balakrishnan Udayakumar, Thulasiraj Duraisamy Ravilla, Vedha Ponnappan, Ramaswamy Krishnadas, Prakash Satyavageeswaran
The objective of our study is to understand the factors associated with non-adherence to the physician’s follow-up advice by persons with glaucoma.We use a four-year panel dataset containing demogr...
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Prevalence, Associated Factors, and Inter-Eye Differences of Refractive Errors in a Population-Based Japanese Cohort: The Tohoku Medical Megabank Eye Study Ophthalmic Epidemiol. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-04-24 Atsuya Miki, Nobuo Fuse, Satoko Fujimoto, Makiko Taira, Tomo Saito, Tomoyuki Okazaki, Akihiko Shiraki, Shigeru Sato, Ryo Kawasaki, Tomohiro Nakamura, Kengo Kinoshita, Kohji Nishida, Masayuki Yamamoto
To investigate the prevalence, associated factors, and inter-eye differences of myopia and astigmatism in an adult Japanese population-based cohort.A total of 4282 participants from the Tohoku Medi...
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Trends in Volume and Charges of Retinal Tear Patients in the Emergency Department Ophthalmic Epidemiol. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-04-21 Kamil Taneja, Michael Joseph Diaz, Tanisha Taneja, Karan Patel, Sai Batchu, Solomon Oak, Alex Zhang, Aditya Joshi, Urvish K. Patel
To characterize retinal tears (RTs) and calculate the economic burden of RTs that present to the emergency department (ED) in the US.We used a large national ED database to retrospectively analyze ...