Can J Ophthalmol
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To examine patterns in, determinants of, and barriers to eye care utilization in Canada. ⋯ Marked disparities occur in eye care utilization among Canadians without known eye diseases. A substantial proportion of people at a high risk of vision loss do not access eye care providers. Attributable factors are likely incomplete government coverage, asymptomatic ocular diseases, and lack of perceived benefits of eye care services.
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To measure the effect, using a computer simulator, of acute sleep deprivation on the performance of simulated anterior segment surgery skill. ⋯ Acute sleep deprivation had no detectable impact on the performance of selected surgical task outcome measures when tested using the Eyesi surgical simulator.
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Letter Case Reports
Chemoreduction for nonvisualized retinoblastoma hidden behind dense cataract.
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To investigate the possibility that fasting is not required before cataract surgery. ⋯ This study suggests that it is safe to perform cataract surgery under topical or infiltration anaesthesia with intravenous sedation without fasting prior to surgery.