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Emotional Facial Expressions In Synthesised Sign Language Avatars: A Manual Evaluation., Robert G Smith, Brian Nolan

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This research explores and evaluates the contribution that facial expressions might have regarding improved comprehension and acceptability in sign language avatars. Focusing specifically on Irish sign language (ISL), the Deaf (the uppercase ‘‘D’’ in the word ‘‘Deaf’’ indicates Deaf as a culture as opposed to ‘‘deaf’’ as a medical condition) community’s responsiveness to sign language avatars is examined. The hypothesis of this is as follows: augmenting an existing avatar with the seven widely accepted universal emotions identified by Ekman (Basic emotions: handbook of cognition and emotion. Wiley, London, 2005) to achieve underlying facial expressions will make that avatar more human-like …

The Prevalence Of Demodex Folliculorum On Eyelashes Of Symptomatic And Asymptomatic Normal Patients, Aoife Lloyd Mckernan, Veronica O'Dwyer, Orla Murphy

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Purpose

To examine the prevalence of Demodex Folliculorum (DF) on the eyelashes of symptomatic and asymptomatic patients. DF is an eight legged ectoparasite present in humans. It is most commonly found on the face; cheeks, nose, chin and eyelashes. Ocular symptoms of DF infestation on the eyelashes include itching, dryness, surface irritation, burning, foreign body sensation, photophobia and reduced vision1

Method

Students and patients of the National Optometry Centre (NOC) (n=54), aged 19 – 78 years of age were assessed and sub-divided into 4 groups; Group (1) Control (n=12), Group (2) Signs, no symptoms (n = ?), Group (3) Symptoms, …

The Effect Of Two Weeks And Twenty-Four Hours Soft Contact Lens Cessation Times On Corneal Refractive Surgery Outcomes, Aoife Lloyd Mckernan, Luisa Simo Mannion, Veronica O'Dwyer

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Purpose

To investigate the influence of previous soft contact lens (SCL) wear on outcomes of corneal refractive surgery (CRS). SCL wear can reduce accuracy of pre-operative corneal measurements and outcomes of CRS. Short SCL cessation times prior to CRS may be insufficient for resolution of SCL-induced corneal changes. It was hypothesised that the visual and refractive CRS outcomes would be worse in a SCL group compared to a non-contact lens (NCL) group and worse in a SCL group who ceased SCL wear for 24 hours when compared to those who ceased SCL wear for two weeks prior to examination and …