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Intense pulsed light treatment in meibomian gland dysfunction: Past, present, and future
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Dry eye disease is a highly prevalent condition, which can substantially impair quality of life, work productivity, and vision. It is considered an inflammatory disease and the most common cause is meibomian gland dysfunction. ... -
Visual function in Norwegian children aged 5–13 years with prenatal exposure to opioid maintenance therapy: A case–control study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Purpose: To assess various aspects of visual function in school children prenatally exposed to opioid maintenance therapy (OMT) and to explore possible outcome differences between prenatal methadone and buprenorphine ... -
A comparison between hyaluronic acid and other single ingredient eye drops for dry eye, a review
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Dry eye disease (DED) is a highly prevalent and debilitating condition. Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a naturally occurring glycosaminoglycan that has a long history as a safe and effective DED treatment. HA is frequently used ... -
Role of stem cells in regenerative treatment of dry eye disease caused by lacrimal gland dysfunction
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)An ageing population and increased screen use in younger people have contributed to a rise in incidence of dry eye disease (DED). Quality of life can be significantly affected by DED, with patients experiencing eye dryness, ... -
Hot towels: The bedrock of Meibomian gland dysfunction treatment – A review
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Background: Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) reduces quality-of-life and hinders work productivity of millions of patients, with high direct and indirect societal costs. Thickened meibum obstructs the glands and disrupts ... -
Non-cycloplegic refraction cannot replace cycloplegic refraction when screening for refractive errors in children
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)The purpose was to assess the differences in spherical equivalent refractive error (SER) between cycloplegic autorefraction (1% cyclopentolate), non-cycloplegic autorefraction, and non-cycloplegic retinoscopy measured by ... -
Use and underuse of mobility aids in individuals with visual impairment: a cross-sectional study of a Norwegian sample
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Purpose: To examine the use and underuse of mobility aids in individuals with visual impairment. Methods: A telephone survey including a probability sample of 736 adults who were members of the Norwegian Association of ... -
Workplace factors facilitating the radiographers’ assessment of referrals for diagnostic imaging - A qualitative study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Introduction: Radiology referrals are assessed for appropriate imaging based on the available clinical information. The task is legally the responsibility of the radiologists but could be delegated to radiographers under ... -
Synsproblemer etter hjerneslag
(Others, 2021)Synsproblemer er vanlig etter hjerneslag, men blir ofte oversett. Mange opplever for dårlig kartlegging og oppfølging av synet etter hjerneslag. Her er hovedfunn fra en norsk studie utført ved Universitetet i Sørøst-Norge, ... -
Visual impairments amongst preschool and school attendees: A scoping review of vision school screening in Nigeria and Kenya
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Background: The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child emphasises the importance of quality education and good health. Vision problems affect the academic performance of schoolchildren in developing and ... -
Video display terminal use and dry eye: preventive measures and future perspectives
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Background: Dry eye disease (DED) is a common cause of ocular pain and discomfort. Dry eye disease (DED) stems from a loss-of-tear film homeostasis and is frequently seen in video display terminal (VDT) users. Video display ... -
Predicting an unstable tear film through artificial intelligence
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Dry eye disease is one of the most common ophthalmological complaints and is defined by a loss of tear film homeostasis. Establishing a diagnosis can be time-consuming, resource demanding and unpleasant for the patient. ... -
Refitting a patient with pellucid marginal degeneration from a corneal rigid gas permeable lens to scleral lens
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)This case report describes a 66 years old male patient with pellucid marginal degeneration (PMD). The patient had fallen out of a regular follow-up scheme and presented with a poorly fitting corneal rigid lens that he had ... -
Topical glaucoma medications – Clinical implications for the ocular surface
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Glaucoma is a leading cause of irreversible blindness. The use of topical eye drops to reduce intraocular pressure remains the mainstay treatment. These eye drops frequently contain preservatives designed to ensure sterility ... -
Intrathecal Contrast-Enhanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Cerebrospinal Fluid Dynamics and Glymphatic Enhancement in Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH) is a neurodegenerative disease, characterized by cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) flow disturbance. Today, the only available treatment is CSF diversion surgery (shunt surgery). ... -
Change in Ocular Surface Staining during Eyelid Warming Is Related to Tear Cytokine Levels
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Purpose: To investigate the changes in the tear cytokine profile of patients with meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) treated with eyelid warming and to correlate these changes with clinical parameters for dry eye disease ... -
Effects of immersive virtual nature on nature connectedness: A systematic review protocol
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Objective: Nature Connectedness, an individual’s cognitive, affective, and behavioral connection with the natural world, has been linked to various health and well-being outcomes. As Nature Connectedness can be elicited ... -
The Person-centred Curriculum Framework: a universal curriculum framework for personcentred healthcare practitioner education
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Background: Globally, humanising healthcare is a strategic response to a distinct need for person-centred approaches to practice. This movement has largely focused on the artefacts of healthcare practice, with an emergent ... -
Regulatory oversight on the use of experimental therapies during a pandemic: The case of early access to convalescent plasma therapy in three LMICs
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Clinicians, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), contend with limited economic and healthcare resources in deciding appropriate and feasible care for their patients. Some of the LMICs affected by COVID-19 ... -
‘If we don’t assess the patient’s vision, we risk starting at the wrong end’: a qualitative evaluation of a stroke service knowledge translation project
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Background: Visual impairments (VIs) affect 60% of stroke survivors and have negative consequences for rehabilitation and quality of life poststroke. Symptoms of VIs post stroke are difficult to identify for stroke survivors ...