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Village-Integrated Eye Worker Trial II

RecruitingNAAges 60 Years - anyAllUniversity of California, San Francisco
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

The vast majority of blindness is avoidable. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 80% of cases of visual impairment could be prevented or reversed with early diagnosis and treatment. The leading causes of visual impairment are cataract and refractive error, followed by glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration (AMD), and diabetic retinopathy (DR). Loss of vision from these conditions is not inevitable; however, identifying cases early and linking cases with appropriate care remain significant challenges. To address the global burden of avoidable blindness, eye care systems must determine optimal strategies for identifying people with or predisposed to visual impairment beyond opportunistic screening. Outreach programs can prevent blindness both by screening for asymptomatic disease like age-related macular degeneration (AMD), diabetic retinopathy (DR), and glaucoma and ca

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
Community level Inclusion Criteria: * Located in catchment area of Bharatpur Eye Hospital or Lumbini Eye Institute * Reachable by non-4WD vehicle * Urban or peri-urban Exclusion Criteria: \- Local leaders unwilling to participate Person level Inclusion Criteria: * 60 years and older * Residing in the community during the time of the census Exclusion Criteria: \- Unwilling to participate
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What it tests

  • Visual acuity (presenting and pinhole)
  • Optical coherence tomography (OCT)
  • Intraocular pressure
  • Active linkage to care
  • Fundus Photography
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Where

1 site
University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, United States
๐Ÿค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ€” always decide together with your own doctor.
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