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Prevalence of refractive errors among school children in Northeastern Iran
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Is the commonality the amount of time these kids spend outside? Walt
Source: onlinelibrary.wiley.com
The prevalence of myopia in schoolchildren in Northeastern Iran is considerably lower than that of East Asian populations, but similar to many other populations, including South Africa, Chile and other countries of the Middle East. Whilst comparisons with other studies show that the prevalence of hyperopia and astigmatism in Northeastern Iran is higher than that of some countries, it is lower compared with others.
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Source: onlinelibrary.wiley.com
The prevalence of myopia in schoolchildren in Northeastern Iran is considerably lower than that of East Asian populations, but similar to many other populations, including South Africa, Chile and other countries of the Middle East. Whilst comparisons with other studies show that the prevalence of hyperopia and astigmatism in Northeastern Iran is higher than that of some countries, it is lower compared with others.
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College of Optometrists responds to Northern Ireland's new strategy for eye care services
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Just outstanding! What else do I need to say? Walt
Source: college-optometrists.org
The strategy gives equal weight to the roles primary care optometrists and ophthalmic medical practitioners can play in improving access to care. However, while there are over 400 primary care optometrists across the country, there are only a handful of ophthalmic medical practitioners.
Dr Kathryn Saunders, who represents Northern Ireland on the College’s Council emphasised the potential of primary care optometrists to improve eye care for patients by working in partnership with hospital services commented:
“Across the rest of the UK, primary care optometrists are playing a leading role in developing new services which provide local, accessible, high quality care that is good value for money too. I am delighted that Northern Irish patients could soon see the benefits of similar schemes and I would urge the Department of Health to make the most of the well trained, well resourced optometry workforce”.
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Source: college-optometrists.org
The strategy gives equal weight to the roles primary care optometrists and ophthalmic medical practitioners can play in improving access to care. However, while there are over 400 primary care optometrists across the country, there are only a handful of ophthalmic medical practitioners.
Dr Kathryn Saunders, who represents Northern Ireland on the College’s Council emphasised the potential of primary care optometrists to improve eye care for patients by working in partnership with hospital services commented:
“Across the rest of the UK, primary care optometrists are playing a leading role in developing new services which provide local, accessible, high quality care that is good value for money too. I am delighted that Northern Irish patients could soon see the benefits of similar schemes and I would urge the Department of Health to make the most of the well trained, well resourced optometry workforce”.
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Indian Vision Institute launched. More Optometrists Needed
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