Preference of Near-optical Low-vision Devices among Patients with Low Vision Attending Low-vision Clinic of a Tertiary Eye Hospital in Nepal by Bigyan Bhusal, Hari Bahadur Thapa, Dikshya Khadka

“…Background: This study assessed the preference for near-optical low-vision devices by patients visiting the low-vision clinic of a tertiary eye hospital. Methods: A hospital-based descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 66 participants at the Low Vision Department of Lumbini Eye Institute and Research Center, Rupandehi, Nepal, from April 2023 to September 2023. …”
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Exploring the relationship between smartphone use and ocular health in young adults: A cross-sectional study of chronic smartphone users in Salem, Tamil Nadu by Senthil Kumar Babu, Durga Murugan, Ezhil Vendhan Kalaimamani

“…Aim and Objectives: To investigate the ocular impact and SmartPhone Vision Syndrome (SPVS) among chronic smartphone users. Material and Methods: The observational study was done on 100 volunteers. …”
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Study of Patients with Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome Undergoing Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgery in a Teaching Hospital by Ajit K. Joshi, Rasika D. Konduskar, Krishangee Kalita

“…Purpose: To discuss preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative considerations and techniques for manual small incision cataract surgery in pseudoexfoliation (PXF) syndrome. Materials and Methods: This prospective study was carried out in the ophthalmology department of a tertiary hospital from March 2019 to August 2019. …”
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Kata selection trends in top-level para-karate competitions: a multi-championship study by Dusana Augustovicova, Radovan Hadza, Adrian Magyar, Debbie Van Biesen, Michal Hruby

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Long-term results of intrastromal ring implantation for keratoconus by Henrique Celso Duarte de Rezende Rocha, Bernardo Kaplan Moscovici, Daniel Diniz da Gama, Renato Ambrósio Júnior, Marcos Pereira de Ávila

“…ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate refractive and topographic outcomes before and at least 7 years after intrastromal ring segment implantation surgery in patients with keratoconus. Methods: Long-term retrospective longitudinal study carried out with 35 patients (62 eyes) aged 10 to 30 who underwent intrastromal ring segment implantation using a manual technique. …”
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Assessing the Performance of Daily Intake of a Homotaurine, Carnosine, Forskolin, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium Based Food Supplement for the Maintenance of Visual Function... by Teresa Rolle, Laura Dallorto, Stefania Rossatto, Daniela Curto, Raffaele Nuzzi

“…Methods. This is a monocentric nonrandomized experimental clinical study. …”
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Effect of cue validity on the contextual cueing effect by Wen Su, Guang Zhao, Jie Ma

“…PurposeIn daily life, people are adept at extracting task-relevant information from complex visual environment to guide attention more effectively toward the target. …”
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Preservice biology teachers using chart-based instruction to improve students’ achievement by Joy Abiola Onipede, Blessing Aderibigbe Ariba, Abayomi Taiwo Ogunleye, Kabir Adekunle Adelakun, Johnson Oluwasaanumi Olabode

“…This research examines the application of charts by PBTs in the instruction of biology and its impact on students’ achievement. A mix methods research design was employed to evaluate the utilization of charts by PBTs. …”
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Electrogenesis of Retina and Optic Nerve after Vitrectomy for the Primary Full-Thickness Macular Hole by A. N. Kulikov, E. N. Nikolaenko, V. V. Volkov, V. F. Danilichev

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Maintenance of Bodily Expressions Modulates Functional Connectivity Between Prefrontal Cortex and Extrastriate Body Area During Working Memory Processing by Jie Ren, Mingming Zhang, Shuaicheng Liu, Weiqi He, Wenbo Luo

“…<b>Background/Objectives:</b> As a form of visual input, bodily expressions can be maintained and manipulated in visual working memory (VWM) over a short period of time. …”
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Feasibility, Safety, and Efficacy of Segmental Spinal Anesthesia with Predominantly Isobaric Levobupivacaine: A Tertiary Care Hospital Study by Lalit Goyal, Saloni Gupta, Sachin Nagar, Vinay Bhargava

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Ocular and Periocular Tattoo Adverse Effects: A Review by Kar Wai Alvin Lee, Lisa Kwin Wah Chan, Angela Wai Kay Lee, Cheuk Hung Lee, Jovian Wan, Kyu-Ho Yi

“…Awareness of these risks is crucial for both patients and practitioners. Methods: A comprehensive literature review was conducted, focusing on studies discussing complications related to ocular and periocular tattooing. …”
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Assessment of Postoperative Pain among Cesarean Section Patients in a Tertiary Care Hospital: A Prospective Observational Study by Bhupendra Kumar Painkra, Mekala Ranjith Kumar, Stalin Vinayagam

“…Aims: We aimed to evaluate the severity of postoperative pain and describe management strategies among patients undergoing cesarean section under spinal anesthesia in a tertiary care hospital. Methods: This prospective observational study was conducted from December 2020 to February 2021, involving 270 parturients undergoing cesarean section under spinal anesthesia. …”
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Comparative assessment of efficacy of various anesthesia options after cesarean section by O. V. Ryazanova, Yu. S. Аleksandrovich, Yu. N. Gorokhova

“…The article describes the comparative assessment of efficacy of transversus abdominis plane block as a component of multimodal analgesia during cesarean section.Subjects and methods. 165 primiparous women were enrolled into the study, their average age made 30.5 years. …”
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Comparative Evaluation of Gall Bladder Retrieval from Epigastric vs Umbilical Port After Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy by Amit Nehra, Surender Verma, Shubham Kochar, Umesh Yadav, Somya Godara, Rajesh Godara

“…The objective of this study was to compare specimen retrieval from epigastric vs. umbilical port in terms of postoperative pain, time taken, and ease of retrieval. Methods: Total 200 patients aged 16-80 years were randomized by drawing lottery slips by a third person from a box containing 200 sealed envelopes (100 for each group). …”
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APPLICATION OF URETHRAL STENT IN CHILDREN WITH URETHRAL STRICTURE, EARLY OUTCOMES by P. M. Pavlushin, A. V. Gramzin, D. V. Titov, E. Yu. Fayko, P. A. Kozhevnikov, A. V. Gudkov, I. V. Feofilov, Yu. V. Chikinev

“…It is obvious that there is a huge amount of urethroplasty needed all over the world. Material and Methods. 15 patients with urethral strictures were included in the conducted prospective research. …”
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Schema therapy in partially sighted individuals with a focus on social isolation and self-esteem: an interventional study by Amirhossein Abbasi, Jamileh Farokhzadian, Mahya Torkaman, Sakineh Miri

“…Abstract Background Visual impairment can lead to low self-esteem and social isolation for partially sighted individuals. …”
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Structure-Function Correlations of Glaucoma in Filipinos by Kimberly Ann T. Cotaoco MD, Patricia M. Khu MD, John Mark S. de Leon MD, Ralph Anthony H. de Jesus MD

“…Methods: Consecutive tests consisting of SD-OCT, SAP, and disc photos were reviewed and selected based on abnormalities in VFs or OCTs or both. …”
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Nurse prescribing right: a bibliometric analysis by Yingying Wang, Yingying Wang, Ruixiao Jia, Su Gu, Zihan Wang, Liqun Zhu, Shaoyong Ma

“…BackgroundThe concept of nurse prescribing rights is undergoing rapid evolution, and there is increasing interest in academic circles regarding research on this topic.ObjectiveThis study aims to conduct a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of nurses’ prescribing rights to understand the research background, emerging trends, and relevant academic impacts in this field, so as to provide valuable insights for the formulation of health policies and the promotion of more equitable and efficient healthcare services.MethodsWe conducted a bibliometric analysis of the articles on nurses’ prescribing rights from the establishment of the database until 6 December 2023. …”
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Near vision assessment for adults using the NIH Toolbox by John-Christopher A. Finley, Jerry Slotkin, Cindy J. Nowinski, Cindy J. Nowinski, Katy Bedjeti, Nicholas Volpe, Sandra Weintraub, Sandra Weintraub, Richard Gershon

“…This study is the first to report the psychometric properties of the NIH Toolbox Near Visual Acuity Test in a sample of community-dwelling middle-aged and older adults.MethodsNinety-eight adults (ages 40–81) completed the tablet-based near vision test and the gold standard chart-based near vision test. …”
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