Scope of optometry practice in Trinidad and Tobago: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aim

To report the scope of optometry practice in Trinidad and Tobago to identify areas that need improvement.

Methods

A cross-sectional study of optometrists in Trinidad and Tobago was conducted using a validated self-structured questionnaire. Data obtained was exported to the Statistical Package for Social Sciences. Descriptive analysis and Pearson χ ² were used to summarize the demographic data and determine associations, respectively.

Result

A total of 63 optometrists participated in the study. Majority of them were females (69.8%, n = 44), Christians (65.1%), East Indians (47.6%), and 30 years and below (66.7%). Most (87%) of them utilized routine optometric equipment in their clinical practice including autorefractors, reti

SUBMITTER: Ezinne NE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10618432 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature