Comparing paediatric optometric vision care in Canada over a 14‐year period.
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| Title: | Comparing paediatric optometric vision care in Canada over a 14‐year period. |
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| Authors: | Christian, Lisa W. (AUTHOR), Opoku‐Yamoah, Victor (AUTHOR), Rose, Kalpana (AUTHOR), Jones, Deborah A. (AUTHOR), McCulloch, Daphne (AUTHOR), Irving, Elizabeth L. (AUTHOR), Leat, Susan J. (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Ophthalmic & Physiological Optics. May2024, Vol. 44 Issue 3, p491-500. 10p. |
| 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: Across Canada, 133/1000 (13.3%) and 261/~6419 (~4.1%) optometrists responded to the survey in 2007 and 2021, respectively. No significant difference was found in the number of years practicing, days per week in practice and total number of patients seen per week. The modal age optometrists recommended children be seen for their first eye examination changed from 3–4 years in 2007 (53%) to 6–12 months in 2021 (61%). In 2007, 87% of respondents provided eye examinations to children <2 years, increasing to 94% in 2021 (p = 0.02). Despite a reduction in the recommended age between the two survey years, the most frequent age children were seen for their first eye examination was 3‐4 years (30% in both surveys) and the most common age seen in a typical week remained unchanged (4–6 years—56% 2007; 66% 2021). Conclusion: Although optometrists' willingness to provide paediatric eye care increased over the past 14 years, the number of children seen in a typical week did not change. Barriers to determine why more children are not being seen at an earlier age need to be investigated. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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