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Artificial intelligence: An innovation shaping modern eye care by Munsamy, Alvin J., Oderinlo, Olufemi

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Optometrists’ perspectives on speciality programme development in South Africa by Naicker, Nashua, Munsamy, Alvin J.

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Utilisation pattern of ophthalmic services in Ashanti Region, Ghana by Mohammed, Abdul-Kabir, Munsamy, Alvin J

“… Best practice in optometry and ophthalmology recommends regular visits to eye care professionals, as routine eye examinations support early detection of…”
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Ophthalmic services utilisation and associated factors in the Ashanti region, Ghana by Mohammed, Abdul-Kabir, J. Munsamy, Alvin

“…Objective: This survey determined the utilisation of eye care services and associated factors among adults in the Ashanti region of Ghana.Design: A…”
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Inflammatory mechanisms contributing to retinal alterations in HIV infection and long-term ART by Buthelezi, Lungile M, Munsamy, Alvin J, Mashige, Khathutshelo P

“…People living with HIV (PLWH) may face an increased risk of eye complications associated with ageing, chronic inflammation, and the toxicity arising from…”
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Screen-based behaviour in children is more than meets the eye by Munsamy, Alvin J., Chetty, Verusia, Ramlall, Suvira

“…Increased screen time (ST) in children is quickly becoming a public health concern as children are now reliant on technology for social interaction and…”
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A review of ocular perfusion pressure and retinal thickness: A case for the role of systemic hypotension in glaucoma by Vawda, Naazia, Munsamy, Alvin J.

“…Background: Ocular perfusion pressure (OPP) is defined as blood pressure (BP) minus intraocular pressure (IOP). Low OPP may result in decreased ocular blood…”
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A review of glycaemic changes on vision in phakic, aphakic and pseudophakic people with diabetes by Majola, Lindokuhle, Munsamy, Alvin J.

“…Background: One of the leading causes of preventable blindness is cataract affecting approximately 18 million people worldwide. Twenty per cent of cataract…”
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A review of the treatment of anisometropic amblyopia in adults using dichoptic therapy by Munsamy, Alvin J., Ojiabo, Sunday N.

“…Background: In recent years, it has been established that the suppression of the amblyopic eye by the fellow eye is the major cause of amblyopia. New…”
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Evidence on the effects of digital blue light on the eye: A scoping review by Munsamy, Alvin J., Moodley, Macaela, Khan, Zainab, Govender, Keroshni, Nkwanyana, Mpendulo, Cele, Siphosethu, Radebe, Mashiyamahle

“…Background Digital blue light is the blue light emitted from light emitting diode (LED) displays, which may be regarded as a health hazard to our eyes and…”
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Prevalence and risk factors for myopia among school children in Aba, Nigeria by Atowa, Uchenna C., Wajuihian, Samuel O., Munsamy, Alvin J.

“…Aim: To study the prevalence of myopia among school children in Aba, Nigeria.Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in public and private (primary…”
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Recognising the threat of vision loss in people living with HIV on antiretroviral therapy without retinitis by Munsamy, Alvin J., Moodley, Anandan A., Brautaset, Rune L.

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A comparative analysis of the postural and diurnal ocular perfusion pressure of young healthy individuals of different ethnicities by Perumaul, Kimesha, Gopaul, Kelisha, Munsamy, Alvin J., Vilakazi, Bongeka, Shaetonhodi, Twapewa L., Bidla, Luvuyo, Moosa, Muhammad M.

“…Purpose: Ocular perfusion pressure (OPP) regulates the flow of blood to the optic nerve and is determined by the interaction between intraocular pressure (IOP)…”
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Vessel density, macula thickness and foveal avascular zone measurements in young African adults with moderate myopia: A pilot study by Munsamy, Alvin J., Monthati, Lehlomela, Minenhle, Mlambo, Zwelakhe, Mngomezulu, Nokubongwa, Ndlovu, Mthobisi, Radebe

“…Purpose The aim of this study was to investigate the association between macula thickness and vessel density in African myopic and emmetropic eyes through the…”
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The effect of acute ingestion of alcohol at 0.05% and 0.10% blood respiratory alcohol concentration on heterophoria by Munsamy, Alvin J., Hamilton-Hoskins, Ryan S., Bero, Talent, Ximba, Philiswe P., Govender, Daina, Soni, Maryam, Majola, Lindokuhle

“…Introduction: Alcohol ingestion has a significant effect on speech, vision and coordination. The legal limit for driving under the influence in South Africa is…”
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A review exploring convergence insufficiency in younger populations and e-devices in the digital era by Pillay, Renaishia, Munsamy, Alvin J.

“…Background: The advancement of the fourth industrial revolution has increased the penetrance of e-devices among younger populations, particularly with…”
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The effect of gaming on accommodative and vergence facilities after exposure to virtual reality head-mounted display by Munsamy, Alvin J., Paruk, Husna, Gopichunder, Bronwyn, Luggya, Anela, Majola, Thembekile, Khulu, Sneliswa

“…To investigate the change between accommodative and vergence facilities before and after exposure to gaming in a virtual reality (VR) device amongst…”
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A frequency analysis of cone characteristics for the different stages of keratoconus by Munsamy, Alvin J., Moodley, Vanessa R., Naidoo, Priyadeshni, Mangwarara, Tendayi R., Abdullah, Radeeyah, Govender, Darushen, Dlamini, Phikolethu

“…Background: The stages of keratoconus can be classified according to the degree of corneal conicity as either early or advanced, or morphologically by the…”
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Are graduate optometrists in South Africa practice ready? by Putter, Tara-Leigh, Munsamy, Alvin J., Van Staden, Diane

“…Background: Recent graduates are well-positioned to share their preparedness for practice experiences and how their undergraduate education and training have…”
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The relationship between retinal structure and visual function in non‐immuno‐compromised people living with HIV without retinitis on antiretroviral therapy by Munsamy, Alvin J, Brautaset, Rune L, Moodley, Anandan A

“…Background This study sought to establish the association between retinal morphology, visual function and linear parameters of cerebral atrophy in…”
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