Global Women’s Eye Health: A Genetic Epidemiologic Perspective

2021 ◽  
pp. 11-46
Author(s):  
Patrice M. Hicks ◽  
Leah A. Owen ◽  
Margaret M. DeAngelis
Keyword(s):  
Eye Health

Knowledge regarding the importance of ultraviolet radiation and protective behaviors for the eye health in Saudi Arabia

2021 ◽  
pp. 133-139
Author(s):  
Rawan Al-Abdulqader ◽  
Fahad Wadani ◽  
Noura Alkulaib ◽  
Mareyah Husain ◽  
Yasmeen Almulhim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Ultraviolet Radiation ◽  
Protective Behaviors ◽  
Eye Health

Perfil dos Professores de Ensino Fundamental sobre Dificuldade Visual/ Profile of Elementary School Teachers about Visual Impairment.

1970 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 25-33
Author(s):  
Mariana Garcia Lopes Arena ◽  
Priscila Silva De Araújo ◽  
Thaíssa Santos de Carvalho Ottoboni ◽  
Clarissa Santos de Carvalho Ribeiro
Keyword(s):  
Visual Impairment ◽  
Elementary School Teachers ◽  
School Health ◽  
Teaching Experience ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
First Grade ◽  
Public School Teachers ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Eye Health ◽  
The City

Objetivos: Verificar os conhecimentos e ações desenvolvidas por professores que atuam com alunos do ensino fundamental em relação aos sinais e sintomas indicativos de dificuldades visuais, analisando suas condutas diante do problema. Materiais e métodos: Realizou-se levantamento entre professores da primeira série do ensino fundamental de escolas públicas, estaduais e municipais, do município de Itajubá - MG, no ano letivo de 2013. Foi utilizado questionário autoaplicável como instrumento de coleta de dados. Resultados e discussão: Todos os 21 professores de escolas públicas responderam o questionário. A média de idade foi de 40,9 anos e a média de magistério, de 20,3 anos. Quanto à formação profissional, a maioria não apresenta capacitação na área (90,5%). Em relação aos sinais e sintomas de dificuldade visual, os mais indicados foram dificuldade para ler na lousa (100%), dor de cabeça (95,2%), franzir a testa (90,5%) e aproximação exagerada de objetos e livros (90,5%). Dentre os professores, 80,9% indicaram ter tido algum aluno com dificuldade visual no último ano, enquanto 19,1% não suspeitaram. Entre os professores que indicaram ter algum aluno com dificuldade visual, 88,2% tiveram como conduta orientar os pais, 70,6% orientou procurar um oftalmologista, 58,8% orientaram a direção e somente 23,5%, orientaram o aluno. Conclusão: Apesar dos professores apresentarem algum conhecimento sobre a saúde ocular, estes ainda são insuficientes e suas ações são incompletas.  Palavras-chave: Promoção de saúde; acuidade visual; saúde escolar.    ABSTRACT Objectives: The study aims to determine the knowledge and actions developed by teachers working with elementary students for signs and symptoms which may show visual difficulties, analyzing the behaviors of teachers on the issue. Methods: We conducted a survey among first grade teachers of public state and city schools, in the city of Itajubá - MG, in the year of 2013. Self-administered questionnaire was used as an instrument for data collection. Results and discussion: All the 21 public school teachers answered the questionnaire. The average age of teachers was 40.9, whereas the average was teaching experience was 20.3 years. As for training the majority has no training in the area (90.5%). Regarding the signs and symptoms of visual impairment, the nominees were: more difficulty reading the blackboard (100%), headache (95.2%), frown (90.5%) and too close to objects and books (90.5%). Among the teachers 80.9% of them indicated that they had some students with visual impairment last year, while 19.1% did not suspect. The conduct showed that among teachers who reported having a student with visual impairment, 88.2% oriented parents, 70.6% seek guidance ophthalmologist, 58.8% oriented direction and only 23.5% have guided the student. Conclusion: Although teachers present some knowledge about eye health, it is still insufficient and their actions are incomplete.  Keywords: Promoting health, visual accuracy, school health.

scholarly journals Is an integrated model of school eye health delivery more cost-effective than a vertical model? An implementation research in Zanzibar

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. e000561
Author(s):  
Ving Fai Chan ◽  
Fatma Omar ◽  
Elodie Yard ◽  
Eden Mashayo ◽  
Damaris Mulewa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Implementation Research ◽  
Cost Savings ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Integrated Model ◽  
Health Screening ◽  
High Coverage ◽  
Health Delivery ◽  
Screening Cost ◽  
Eye Health ◽  
The Cost

ObjectiveTo review and compare the cost-effectiveness of the integrated model (IM) and vertical model (VM) of school eye health programme in Zanzibar.Methods and analysisThis 6-month implementation research was conducted in four districts in Zanzibar. Nine and ten schools were recruited into the IM and VM, respectively. In the VM, teachers conducted eye health screening and education only while these eye health components were added to the existing school feeding programme (IM). The number of children aged 6–13 years old screened and identified was collected monthly. A review of project account records was conducted with 19 key informants. The actual costs were calculated for each cost categories, and costs per child screened and cost per child identified were compared between the two models.ResultsScreening coverage was 96% and 90% in the IM and VM with 297 children (69.5%) from the IM and 130 children (30.5%) from VM failed eye health screening. The 6-month eye health screening cost for VM and IM was US$6 728 and US$7 355. The cost per child screened for IM and VM was US$1.23 and US$1.31, and the cost per child identified was US$24.76 and US$51.75, respectively.ConclusionBoth models achieved high coverage of eye health screening with the IM being a more cost-effective school eye health delivery screening compared with VM with great opportunities for cost savings.

scholarly journals Carotenoid Profiling of Orange-Coloured Capsicums: In Search of High-Zeaxanthin Varieties for Eye Health

Proceedings ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 70 (1) ◽  
pp. 84
Author(s):  
Rimjhim Agarwal ◽  
Hung T. Hong ◽  
Alice Hayward ◽  
Stephen Harper ◽  
Neena Mitter ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dietary Intake ◽  
Macular Degeneration ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Age Related Macular Degeneration ◽  
Daily Dietary Intake ◽  
Eye Health ◽  
Age Related ◽  
Rate Of Progression ◽  
Red Capsicum

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of blindness in developed countries, such as Australia. Lutein and zeaxanthin are the only two carotenoids found in the macular region of the eye. Studies have shown that an intake of 10 mg and 2 mg per day of lutein and zeaxanthin, respectively, can reduce the rate of progression of AMD. The supply of these carotenoids can only be met through dietary sources or supplements, as these compounds cannot be synthesised by humans. Although lutein is relatively abundant in dietary sources, zeaxanthin has limited sources. In this study, eight orange and three red capsicum varieties were analysed for their carotenoid profiles by UHPLC-DAD-APCI-MS. It was observed that the principal carotenoid for seven of the orange varieties was zeaxanthin, and capsanthin for the three red varieties. One orange variety, which had a darker orange hue, had capsanthin and violaxanthin as its principal carotenoids instead of zeaxanthin. Zeaxanthin concentration (the principal carotenoid) in the seven orange varieties varied from 2.6 ± 0.5 mg/100 g to 25.27 ± 9.4 mg/100 FW, suggesting that as little as 7 g of the high-zeaxanthin line could meet the recommended daily dietary intake of 2 mg/person/day.

scholarly journals Eye Health, COVID-19, and the Occupational Health Professional: Round Table

2021 ◽  
Vol 69 (8) ◽  
pp. 352-358
Author(s):  
Susan Gallagher ◽  
Jay Clasing ◽  
Edward Hall ◽  
Stephanie Hammond ◽  
Gayle Howard ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Health ◽  
Health Professional ◽  
Screen Time ◽  
Occupational Injury ◽  
Clinical Care ◽  
Round Table ◽  
Round Table Discussion ◽  
Eye Health ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Health Risk Management

Background: Eye health has garnered increased attention since the COVID-19 pandemic. This Round Table explored the impact mask wearing, delays in eye examinations, and increased screen time have on vision and ultimately the worker. Methods: Leading experts in the areas of occupational health, risk management, eye health, and communication were identified and invited to participate in a Round Table discussion. Questions posed to experts were based on literature that addressed eye health, such as mask wearing, communication and managing expectations when accessing professional eye health appointments, and increased screen time. Findings: Experts agreed that eye health considerations must be in place. These considerations should address not only clinical care of the patient but ways to protect workers from occupational injury associated with the eye. Conclusion/Application to practice: The occupational health professional is a key resource for assessment and training that pertains to eye health.

scholarly journals Intermittent versus continuous social media exposure for energy consumption and human eye health

2021 ◽  
Vol 1783 (1) ◽  
pp. 012066
Author(s):  
S Suherman ◽  
Yulianta Siregar ◽  
A-Khowarizmi
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Media Exposure ◽  
Human Eye ◽  
Eye Health
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