Lenses - Utilization
Research News and Information

Sunday, November 22, 2009

A critical evaluation of the evidence supporting the practice of behavioural vision therapy.

30 Dec 2008 In 2000, the UK's College of Optometrists commissioned a report to critically evaluate the theory and practice of behavioural optometry. The report which followed Jennings (2000; Behavioural optometry--a critical review. Optom. Pract. 1: 67) ... Read more...

Magnification in dental practice and education: experience and attitudes of a dental school faculty.

30 May 2008 The routine use of magnification and enhanced lighting by oral health care providers, educators, and students is growing, but there is little consensus regarding its implementation and use. Many students and faculty at the Temple University Kornberg ... Read more...

Dental hygienists' opinions about loupes in education.

29 Sep 2007 PURPOSE: The present study was conducted in order to explore dental Hygienists' perceptions of the advantages and disadvantages of loupes, and the extent to which dental hygienists believe loupes should be utilized in the educational setting. ... Read more...

Latest indexed articles for 'Lenses - Utilization'

These are the very latest articles for this heading:

• A critical evaluation of the evidence supporting the practice of behavioural vision therapy. 30 Dec 2008
• Magnification in dental practice and education: experience and attitudes of a dental school faculty. 30 May 2008
• Dental hygienists' opinions about loupes in education. 29 Sep 2007
• [Utilization of optical devices and equipments by students with visual impairment] 6 May 2006
• [Age-related macula degeneration and diabetic retinopathy -- differences in optic rehabilitation] 30 Mar 2005
• Contemporary dental practice in the UK: demographic data and practising arrangements. 6 Jan 2005
• Use of surgical telescopes by senior dental students: a survey. 29 Nov 2003
• The dental-operating microscope and its slow acceptance. 27 Feb 2002
• [At home utilization of low-vision aids by the visually impaired] 30 Oct 1999
• The use of magnification in general dental practice in Scotland--a survey report. 30 Aug 1999
• Microscope-assisted precision dentistry. 30 Jul 1999
• Scotopic sensitivity/Irlen syndrome and the use of coloured filters: a long-term placebo-controlled study of reading strategies using analysis of miscue. 30 Jan 1999
• Age-related macular degeneration: a randomized clinical trial of a self-management intervention. 30 Dec 1998

See a longer list of these articles.

Technical information about 'Lenses'

Definition: Pieces of glass or other transparent materials used for magnification or increased visual acuity.

Descriptor UI: D007909

Alternative terms: Lenses;

Allowable Qualifiers: adverse effects; classification; economics; history; microbiology; parasitology; standards; supply & distribution; trends; utilization; veterinary; statistics & numerical data; contraindications; virology; ethics;

Tree Number: E07.632.500;

Technical Notes: for microscopes, magnifying glasses, telescopes, etc. but not for eyeglasses or sunglasses ( = EYEGLASSES); see next entry