Purpose To characterize practice patterns of low vision services among Optometrists in
Ghana. Methods The nationwide cross-sectional survey identified entities through the …

Abstract Background and Aim: To determine the utilization of eye care services in an
underserved community in Enugu State, Nigeria. Materials and Methods: A community …

Background Best practice in optometry and ophthalmology recommends regular visits to eye
care professionals, as routine eye examinations support early detection of ocular defects …

Background The use of eye care services varies among different population groups.
Objective This study aimed to assess self-reported eye care use (ECU) and associated …

Vitamin A deficiency is one of the leading causes of visual impairment globally. While blood
tests are common approaches in developed countries, various socioeconomic and public …

Background: Provision of comprehensive eye care remains a challenge in low to medium
income countries including South Africa. The recent surge of keratoconus (KC) is …

Background: South Africa (SA) has postgraduate research-based master's and doctorate
qualifications in optometry with no clinical coursework qualifications in special interest fields …

Abstract KIVA, Z and WOLVAARDT, JE. Assessing awareness and treatment knowledge of
preventable blindness in rural and urban South African communities. SAMJ, S. Afr. med …

Background Vision impairment (VI) affects people worldwide, and demographic factors like
age are significantly linked to VI. Routine eye exams and other eye care treatments can …

Purpose: This survey was designed to assess the available ophthalmic service delivery units
and the eye health promotion strategy in the Ashanti region of Ghana. Methods: Twenty-four …