Diagnosis and management of keratoconus by eye care practitioners in Kenya.

ABSTRACT:

Background

To explore current eye care practice in keratoconus diagnosis and management in Kenya.

Methods

An online questionnaire was distributed to ophthalmic clinical officers (OCO) and optometrists.

Results

A total of 203 responses were received from 52 OCOs and 151 optometrists with a response rate of 24.4% and 53.5% respectively. The majority reported having access to retinoscopes (88.5%; p = 0.48) and slit lamps (76.7; p = 0.14). Few practitioners had access to a corneal topographer (13.5%; p = 0.08) and rigid contact lens (CL) fitting sets (OCOs 5.8%, optometrists 33.8%; p < 0.01). One-third did not feel that retinoscopy (38.7%; p = 0.21), slit lamp findings (30.3%; p = 0.10) and corneal topography (36.6%; p = 0.39) are important investigations in keratoconus d

SUBMITTER: Rashid ZA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9881246 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature