Comparing paediatric optometric vision care in Canada over a 14-year period.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

In Canada, teaching in paediatric eye care has increased in the past decade both within the optometry curriculum and as continuing education to optometrists. Paediatric vision care guidelines have also been established by North American optometric associations. This study examined whether this exposure was associated with changes in paediatric eye care in Canada over a 14-year period.

Methods

Canadian optometrists were invited to participate in an anonymous 35-item survey in 2007 and 2021. The surveys sought to investigate optometrist's recommendations for first eye examinations, the number of paediatric patients seen in a typical week and preparedness to provide eye examinations to children. Response frequencies were determined for each survey item.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Christian LW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12858613 | biostudies-literature | 2024 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature