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The Lagerlunda Collision and the Introduction of Color Vision Testing
02 February 2012
J.D. Mollon, L.R. Cavonius
Abstract: In histories of vision testing, the origins of occupational screening for color blindness are often traced to a fatal railroad accident that occurred in Sweden on the night of 14–15 November...
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Trachomatous Trichiasis and its Management in Endemic Countries
30 January 2012
Saul N. Rajak, J. Richard O Collin, Matthew J. Burton
Abstract: Trichiasis is the sight-threatening consequence of conjunctival scarring in trachoma, the most common infectious cause of blindness worldwide. Trachomatous trichiasis is the result of multip...
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Causes of Blindness and Visual Impairment in Latin America
05 December 2011
João M. Furtado, Van C. Lansingh, Marissa J. Carter, María F. Milanese, Brenda N. Peña, Hernán A. Ghersi, Paula L. Bote, María E. Nano, Juan C. Silva
Abstract: We review what is known in each country of the Latin American region with regards to blindness and visual impairment and make some comparisons to Hispanic populations in the United States. P...
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Blind Runner
24 October 2011
Laura Pelegrín, Marina Mesquida, Amanda Rey, Bernardo Sánchez-Dalmau, Larry Frohman
Abstract: Bilateral ocular ischemic syndrome and ischemic optic neuropathy have rarely been reported as initial manifestations of Takayasu arteritis (TA). Appearance of ocular symptoms in TA is relate...
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Once upon a Cataract Surgeon
24 October 2011
Roma P. Patel, John Volpi, Andrew G. Lee, Jason J.S. Barton
Abstract: A 60-year-old man presented with diplopia and neurocognitive deficits, which progressed rapidly over several months. Magnetic resonance imaging of the head revealed bilateral signal abnormal...
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