Profiling and factors associated with glaucoma diagnostic practice in sub-Saharan Africa-a cross sectional study of Nigerian and Ghanaian optometrists

Profiling and factors associated with glaucoma diagnostic practice in sub-Saharan Africa-a cross sectional study of Nigerian and Ghanaian optometrists

Abstract Background Ghana and Nigeria are the two countries in Africa that currently run the Doctor of Optometry (OD) program in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Optometrists in these countries are licensed to provide glaucoma care. Despite the clinically relevant practice guidelines for glaucoma, there is...

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Main Authors: Stephen Ocansey, Edgar Ekure, Uchechukwu L. Osuagwu, Bernadine N. Ekpenyong, Godwin Ovenseri-Ogbomo, Sylvester Kyeremeh, Kelechi C. Ogbuehi, Kingsley E. Agho, Khathutshelo P. Mashige, Antor O. Ndep, Kovin S. Naidoo, Centre for Eye Care, Public Health Intervention Initiative (CEPHII)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-08-01
Series:BMC Ophthalmology
Subjects:
Optometry
Glaucoma
Glaucoma assessment
Nigeria
Ghana
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12886-023-03083-0

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12886-023-03083-0

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