African Vision and Eye Health - AOSIS

African Vision and Eye Health

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2005

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2410-1516

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2413-3183

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The African Vision and Eye Health (AVEH), an open-access scholarly journal published by AOSIS, publishes original peer-reviewed papers of scientific and clinical research in optometry, ophthalmology, vision science and other related fields. Literature Reviews, Technological, Research or Short Notes and Case Reports (of interesting or unusual vision and ocular problems) are also included. Book Reviews, Matters Arising and Letters to the Editor are welcomed. Regular columns by invited authorities in specific fields are sometimes offered in the African Vision and Eye Health (AVEH) journal.

LATEST ARTICLES

African Vision and Eye Health

Effect of cycloplegia on the refractive status of children 10th October 2024
Background: The American Optometric Association (AOA), in its 2017 Recommendation for Clinical Practice, proposed cycloplegic testing when initially screening preschool children to detect potential vision-impairing diseases such as strabismus, amblyopia and anisometropia.Aim: This study aims to detect the effect of cycloplegia on the measurement of refractive errors in children.Setting: Ophthalmology department, Al-Azhar University, Egypt.Methods: This retrospective interventional study included […]
Ehab Tharwat
Artificial intelligence: An innovation shaping modern eye care 9th October 2024
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Alvin J. Munsamy
Refractive errors among schoolchildren in the Middle East: A systematic review and meta-analysis 4th October 2024
Background: Refractive errors are the most prevalent ocular conditions among adolescents and children.Aim: The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to evaluate the prevalence of refractive error (RE) among children aged 5–17 years in the Middle East Region.Method: The research adhered to the Preferred Reporting Criteria for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (2020) in conducting the study. […]
Zoelfigar D. Mohamed
Visual functions and anterior ocular surface changes post trans-PRK 4th October 2024
Background: Corneal refractive surgery is rapidly evolving, and several surgical techniques have been developed, including transepithelial photorefractive keratectomy (trans-PRK).Aim: To assess the impact of trans-PRK on visual acuity (VA), contrast sensitivity, spherical aberration, tear stability, corneal surface and thickness.Setting: The study was conducted in Saudia Arabia, Al Madinah Almunwrah, Eye Specialist Center.Methods: A quantitative, comparative, and prospective case study […]
Elnzeer H. Essa Mohammed
Optometrists’ experience of healthcare fraud, waste and abuse (FWA) and strategies to combat it 30th September 2024
Background: South African private healthcare is funded through medical aids and out-of-pocket payments. Annually, R22 billion is lost to medical fraud, waste and abuse (FWA) threatening the sustainability of healthcare delivery. Healthcare providers are often accused of unethical practices and various forms of FWA.Aim: To assess the optometrists’ experience of FWA and the strategies to combat FWA.Methods: A […]
Simon A. Maluleke