Md. Robiul Islam, Lway Faisal Abdulrazak, Md. Nahiduzzaman, Md. Omaer Faruq Goni et al.
Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) is a major complication in human eyes among the diabetic patients. Early detection of the DR can save many patients from permanent blindness. Various artificial intelligent based systems have been proposed and they outperform human analysis in accurate detection of the DR. ...
Peter G. W. Keen, Ron Mackintosh, Mikko Heikkonen
From the Book: Foreword We at Nokia are part of the transformation of communication for the human race. Mobile phones and wireless technology are having that profound an impact on society around the world. Soon there will be a billion mobile phones in use and within just a few years the Internet w...
Qaisar Abbas, Irene Fondón, Auxiliadora Sarmiento, Soledad Jiménez et al.
Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is leading cause of blindness among diabetic patients. Recognition of severity level is required by ophthalmologists to early detect and diagnose the DR. However, it is a challenging task for both medical experts and computer-aided diagnosis systems due to requiring extensi...
Safeer Alam, K.M. Zahidul Islam
Abstract Green concern is making a profound impact on building green competitive advantage (GCA) across the globe. Apparel sector of Bangladesh is at crossroads regarding sustainability of firms. Green initiatives are thus required for ensuring the survival of apparel sector. The current study attem...
Rupert Bourne
Purpose To determine the prevalence of refractive errors and to investigate factors associated with refractive error in adults 30 years of age and older in Bangladesh. Design Cross-sectional study. Participants A nationally representative sample of 12 782 adults 30 years of age and older. Methods Th...
P. Sharp, James R. Olson, F. Strachan, John H. Hipwell et al.
OBJECTIVES: To assess the performance of digital imaging, compared with other modalities, in screening for and monitoring the development of diabetic retinopathy. DESIGN: All imaging was acquired at a hospital assessment clinic. Subsequently, study optometrists examined the patients in their own pre...
Niloy Sikder, Mehedi Masud, Anupam Kumar Bairagi, Abu Shamim Mohammad Arif et al.
Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) refers to the damages endured by the retina as an effect of diabetes. DR has become a severe health concern worldwide, as the number of diabetes patients is soaring uncountably. Periodic eye examination allows doctors to detect DR in patients at an early stage to initiate p...
Y. M. Canavan, D. B. Archer
The anterior segments of 212 eyes (205 patients) were evaluated one to 14 years after contusional eye injuries. Anterior chamber angle recession was the commonest complication, occurring in 153 of 190 eyes examined (80.5%). However, only one patient developed ocular hypertension. Iris abnormalities ...
A. Chopdar, Usha Chakravarthy, Dinesh Verma
Age related macular degeneration is an increasing problem worldwide. Current treatment options can delay progression, and research continues into ways of reversing retinal damage An epidemic of "ageing" is impending in the Western world. According to the latest predictions released by the United Nat...
Prawej Ansari, Noushin Tabasumma, Nayla Nuren Snigdha, Nawfal Hasan Siam et al.
Diabetes mellitus is one of the most frequently occurring metabolic disorders (DMs), impairing healthy life around the globe, with mild-to-severe secondary complications. DM is associated with secondary complications, including diabetic retinopathy (DR), which damages the retina and can lead to visi...
Rupert Bourne, Brendan Dineen, Deen Mohammed Noorul Huq, Syed Modasser Ali et al.
PURPOSE: To assess the extent of uncorrected refractive error and associated factors in Bangladesh and to suggest ways in which this need can be met. METHODS: A nationally representative sample of 12,782 adults (>/= 30 years of age) was selected. Of them, 11,624 subjects underwent a demographic inte...
M. K. El Mallah
AIM: To ascertain whether recovery of visual function in amblyopic eyes is likely to occur when the fellow eye is lost as a result of age related macular degeneration. METHODS: The records of 465 patients with an established diagnosis of age related macular degeneration who had attended a specialist...
John Ford, Noemi Lois, Pamela Royle, Christine Clar et al.
OBJECTIVES: The aim of this systematic review is to appraise the evidence for the use of anti-VEGF drugs and steroids in diabetic macular oedema (DMO) as assessed by change in best corrected visual acuity (BCVA), central macular thickness and adverse events DATA SOURCE: MEDLINE, EMBASE, Web of Scien...
Mir Tanvir Islam, Shafin T. Mashfu, Abrar Faisal, Sadman Chowdhury Siam et al.
Glaucoma is an irreversible neurodegenerative disease, where intraocular hypertension is developed due to the increased aqueous humor and blockage of the drainage system between the iris and cornea. As a result, the optic nerve head, which sends visual stimulus from our eyes to the brain, is damaged...
P Esser, Klaus Heimann, Peter Wiedemann
Background: General practitioners (GPs) and patients value continuity of care. Ethnic differences in continuity could contribute to inequalities in experience and outcomes but few studies use routine health data to assess this. Aim: Describe relational continuity of care in general practice by ethni...