The magnitude of diabetic retinopathy, its determinants, and coverage of laser treatment for diabetic retinopathy among registered people with diabetes in Oman are presented. 2249 randomly selected… (More)
PURPOSE
We present the level of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) among diabetic patients regarding eye complications and their care.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
A cross sectional study was… (More)
BACKGROUND
Uncorrected refractive error is an avoidable cause of visual impairment.
AIM
To compare the magnitude and determinants of uncorrected refractive error, such as age, sex, family history… (More)
BACKGROUND
A review of pediatric cataract cases operated between January 2003 and March 2005 in the tribal belt of central India was carried out.
AIM
We present the profile of cataract cases in… (More)
BACKGROUND
We associated regularity in visits to a diabetes clinic with the presence of diabetic retinopathy (DR) and visual disabilities.
METHODS
This historical cohort study was conducted in… (More)
PURPOSE
To evaluate patients' satisfaction regarding eye care services and suggest policy changes accordingly.
STUDY DESIGN
Descriptive study.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
This study was conducted… (More)
AIMS
To estimate the magnitude and the causes of blindness through a community based nationwide survey in Oman. This was conducted in 1996-7.
METHODS
A stratified cluster random sampling procedure… (More)
OBJECTIVE
To determine the prevalence of intestinal parasitic infections among primary school children in Dhahira region of Oman.
METHODS
The study took place in the Dhahira region of Oman from… (More)
PURPOSE
Glaucoma is a priority eye disease in Oman. In order to revise the existing policies for eye care, a study was conducted to review the noncompliance rates among glaucoma patients.
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OBJECTIVE
To conduct a follow-up study in patients with congenital rubella syndrome (CRS) in Oman and analyze the prevalence of ophthalmic disorders and associated systemic problems.
METHODS
This… (More)