Authors Details: Saad Ahmad, Nida Parveen, Dr. Partha Chowdhury, Dr Brinda Shah
Abstract: Background: Childhood myopia is increasing globally due to lifestyle factors such as prolonged near work and reduced outdoor activity. Bifocal and progressive addition lenses (PALs) are commonly used optical strategies to control myopia progression, but their effectiveness remains debated.
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Abstract: Background: Paediatric imaging often requires sedation to minimize movement and obtain diagnostic-quality images. Midazolam and ketamine are commonly used agents, but their comparative efficacy, recovery characteristics, and safety profiles may differ.
Methods: A prospective comparative observati more...
Abstract: Background: Retinoblastoma is the most common primary intraocular malignancy in children and requires early diagnosis to improve survival and preserve vision. However, delayed detection remains common in developing regions due to limited parental awareness and various social determinants such as edu more...
Abstract: Background: Health literacy is an important determinant of health that influences an individual's ability to access, understand, evaluate, and apply health information. Its potential role in preventive healthcare utilization has gained increasing attention because participation in screening, vac more...
Abstract: Social media has become an important source of health information and increasingly influences how individuals interpret symptoms, seek healthcare, evaluate treatment options, and make medical decisions. Although social media can improve access to health education, patient engagement, and peer suppor more...
