Publications by authors named "Kofi Osei-Poku"
Purpose: To characterize practice patterns of low vision services among Optometrists in Ghana.
Methods: The nationwide cross-sectional survey identified entities through the Ghana Optometrists Association (GOA) registry and utilized a semi-structured questionnaire to consolidate survey information that comprises practitioners' demographics, available services, diagnostic equipment, barriers to service provision and utilization, and interventions.
Results: 300 Optometrists were identified, with 213 surveyed (71% response rate).
Purpose: To assess the association between diabetes mellitus and keratoconus.
Methods: PubMed, Google Scholar, Web of Science, and Scopus databases were searched for literature on the association between diabetes and keratoconus. The last literature search was conducted on April 4, 2021.
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to compare the effectiveness of the DEQ-5 questionnaire with the OSDI questionnaire in evaluating dry eye symptoms and to validate the DEQ-5.
- Conducted in Ghana, the research assessed both questionnaires for reliability and validity through various statistical analyses, showing a strong correlation between their scores.
- Results indicated that the DEQ-5 has a comparable performance to OSDI, making it a valid tool for assessing dry eye symptoms in clinical and research settings.