Correction of refractive error and presbyopia in Timor-Leste

Refractive error and presbyopia in timor-leste: the impact of 5 years of a national spectacle program.

PURPOSE To characterize refractive error, presbyopia, and spectacle correction among adults aged ≥40 years in Timor-Leste in 2010 and examine the impact of the National Spectacle Program by comparing results to those obtained 5 years earlier. METHODS A population-based, cross-sectional survey sampled 50 clusters of 45 people each. Participants with uncorrected and undercorrected refractive er...

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Trends in Refractive Surgery and in Presbyopia Correction

The LASIK market will continue to be flat in 2015, as there is no earth-shaking development on the horizon in the world of excimer lasers. Machines may become faster and algorithms more refined, but no new innovations are expected. Additionally, although more buzz and data on ReLEx small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE) will surface, the procedure will continue to be nice to have in one’s ...

Refractive Surgical Correction Of Presbyopia With The Kamra Corneal Inlay

By Alois K. Dexl, MD, MSc Within the past few decades, various surgical procedures for the treatment of presbyopia have been implemented in cataract and refractive surgery. Recently introduced into the market was the Kamra corneal inlay (AcuFocus, Inc., Irvine, California). This inlay has the Conformité Europpeéne (CE) Mark and is currently commercially available in the European Union and other...

Prevalence of refractive error, presbyopia and spectacle coverage in Kahama District, Tanzania: a rapid assessment of refractive error.

BACKGROUND In Tanzania, the prevalence of refractive error and presbyopia have not been comprehensively assessed, limiting appropriate planning and implementation of delivery of vision care. This study sought to determine the prevalence of refractive error and presbyopia, spectacle coverage and the barriers to uptake of refractive services in people aged 15 years and older in the Kahama distric...