2023 Global Survey of Optometry: Defining Variations of Practice, Regulation and Human Resources Between Countries
Many countries where optometry is recognized struggle to have an adequate number of optometrists; this hinders access to eye care. This is compounded by unregulated minimum levels of education for entry-level optometric practitioners. In addition, several countries limit or prohibit many optometric procedures that restrict the ability of optometrists to provide eye care and vision health services at the primary care level.
Authors
- Jessica Massie
- Sandra S. Block (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0101-3084)
- Peter Hendicott (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9543-8456)
- Priya Morjaria (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1648-1948)
- Yazan Gammoh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9979-4450)
Institutions
- Al-Ahliyya Amman University (JO)
- Queensland University of Technology (AU)
- Australian College of Optometry (AU)
- London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (GB)
- Illinois College of Optometry (US)
- University of Newcastle Australia (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Clinical Optometry
- Published
- 2024-08-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2147/opto.s481096
- Citations
- 17
- Primary Topic
- Climate Change and Health Impacts
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 5.35