Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Channels of Non-Verbal Communication

Channels of Non-Verbal Communication

Non-verbal communication plays a critical role in human interaction, influencing how individuals perceive emotions and psychological states. It operates through four primary channels: facial expressions, eye contact, body language, and touch. These non-verbal cues help convey meaning beyond spoken language and are often culturally influenced.Facial Expressions and Emotional RecognitionFacial expressions are among the most powerful and universal forms of non-verbal communication. Research has...

Communication

Communication

Communication between two animals occurs when one animal transmits an information signal that causes a change in the animal that receives the information. Organisms communicate with one another in a host of different ways. Signals can be auditory, chemical, visual, tactile, or a combination of these. Communication is a critical behavioral adaptation that promotes survival, growth, and reproduction.

Communication

Communication

Sharing information, concepts, and emotions to foster mutual understanding is communication. The sender, recipient, and transaction must be considered in this manner. The sender is the person who shares the message, the recipient is the person who receives and understands the message, and the transaction is the method used to deliver the message and the variables that affect the communication's context and surroundings. The nurse-client connection is built on therapeutic communication.

Neuronal Communication

Neuronal Communication

Neurons, the fundamental units of the brain and nervous system, communicate through complex electrochemical signals that underpin all cognitive and bodily functions. This communication is primarily facilitated by a process involving the generation and propagation of an action potential along the axon of the neuron. When the internal electrical charge of a neuron surpasses a certain threshold, an action potential is triggered. This rapid change in voltage travels swiftly along the axon to the...

Therapeutic Communication

Therapeutic Communication

Communication is a lifelong learning process. Through therapeutic communication, nurses can collect relevant assessment data, provide education and counseling, and interact during nursing interventions. Sending and receiving messages occur through verbal and nonverbal communication techniques and can happen separately or simultaneously.
Verbal communication depends on language or a prescribed way of using words so that people can share information effectively. The critical aspects of verbal...

Barriers to Effective Communication II

Barriers to Effective Communication II

The barriers to effective communication also include cultural barriers, semantic barriers, gender barriers, and time constraints.
Cultural barriers:
Differences in values, beliefs, religion, knowledge, and tradition can significantly impact communication. Awareness of nonverbal cues is critical, especially when conversing with a patient from a different culture. What appears appropriate in one culture may be inappropriate in another.
Semantic barriers:
As a result of their tendency to use...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Posterior amorphous corneal dysgenesis.

American journal of ophthalmology·1995

Same author

An epidemic of acute hemorrhagic conjunctivitis in American Samoa caused by coxsackievirus A24 variant.

American journal of epidemiology·1989

See all related articles

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Feb 16, 2026

Author Spotlight: Deciphering the Cognitive and Neural Mechanisms of Gesture in Communication

Author Spotlight: Deciphering the Cognitive and Neural Mechanisms of Gesture in Communication

Published on: January 26, 2024

Communicating with keratography

¹El-Maghraby Eye Center, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Journal of Refractive Surgery (Thorofare, N.J. : 1995)

|January 1, 1996

Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

Computer-generated videokeratographic images improve understanding of corneal topography after refractive surgery. This method enhances image quality by optimizing scaling and removing distracting elements for clearer visualization.

More Related Videos

Assessment and Communication for People with Disorders of Consciousness

Assessment and Communication for People with Disorders of Consciousness

Published on: August 1, 2017

Single-cell Microinjection for Cell Communication Analysis

Single-cell Microinjection for Cell Communication Analysis

Published on: February 26, 2017

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Feb 16, 2026

Author Spotlight: Deciphering the Cognitive and Neural Mechanisms of Gesture in Communication

Author Spotlight: Deciphering the Cognitive and Neural Mechanisms of Gesture in Communication

Published on: January 26, 2024

Assessment and Communication for People with Disorders of Consciousness

Assessment and Communication for People with Disorders of Consciousness

Published on: August 1, 2017

Single-cell Microinjection for Cell Communication Analysis

Single-cell Microinjection for Cell Communication Analysis

Published on: February 26, 2017

Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Medical Imaging
Computer-Aided Diagnosis

Background:

Videokeratographic images are crucial for analyzing corneal topographic changes post-refractive surgery.
Current image presentation is often suboptimal, cluttered with distracting information.
Improved image quality is needed for accurate interpretation.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe a straightforward method for enhancing videokeratographic image quality.
To optimize the presentation of corneal topography data after refractive surgery.
To facilitate clearer understanding and analysis of surgical outcomes.

Main Methods:

Utilized the Computed Anatomy TMS-1 instrument and Microsoft PowerPoint on an IBM-compatible computer.
Developed a technique for improved scaling of color-coded dioptric steps.
Implemented image masking to eliminate unnecessary visual clutter.

Main Results:

The described method produces high-quality videokeratographic images.
Enhanced images are suitable for professional presentation and publication.
Corneal topography is displayed with enhanced clarity and conciseness.

Conclusions:

Computer-assisted methods can readily generate superior videokeratographic images.
Optimized scaling and masking significantly improve the interpretability of corneal topography.
This technique aids in a better understanding of refractive surgery outcomes.