Optometric challenges in Sierra Leone
In Sierra Leone, the limited workforce of eye care providers underscores the problem of preventable blindness that affects the nation. With fewer than 15 eye care professionals serving a population of approximately eight million people, the scarcity of skilled practitioners significantly hampers accessibility and quality of eye care across the country [1]. This shortage is […]
Authors
- Bryce St. Clair
- Mary Araba Otoo
- Amaris Shi
Institutions
- Johns Hopkins University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Global Health
- Published
- 2024-09-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7189/jogh.14.03038
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Ophthalmology and Visual Impairment Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.39