Capacity building for diabetic retinopathy screening by optometrists in India by Kim Ramasamy, Chitaranjan Mishra

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Cycloplegia Improves the Inter-Optometrist Repeatability of Subjective Refraction by Carlos Carpena-Torres, Maria Rodríguez-Lafora, Cristina Pastrana, Ana Privado-Aroco, María Serramito, Laura Batres, Gonzalo Carracedo

“…Background: Since accommodation may be a source of error affecting the inter-optometrist repeatability of subjective refraction, this study investigated whether the use of cycloplegia could improve this repeatability. …”
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Differences in characteristics of Medicare patients treated by ophthalmologists and optometrists. by Darby D Miller, Michael W Stewart, Joshua J Gagne, Alan L Wagner, Aaron Y Lee

“…<h4>Purpose</h4>To quantify differences in the age, gender, race, and clinical complexity of Medicare beneficiaries treated by ophthalmologists and optometrists in each of the United States.<h4>Design</h4>Cross-sectional study based on publicly accessible Medicare payment and utilization data from 2012 through 2017.…”
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Institutional, gender and racial profiles of South African optometrists by U. Nirghin, N. Ebrahim Khan, K. P. Mashige

Subjects: “…Optometrists…”
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Sistem kawalan inventori berasaskan web bagi uwaiys optometrist / by 516044 Ruzanna Kamarulzaman, Mohammad Ishak Desa, supervisor, Fakulti Sains Komputer dan Sistem Maklumat

Strategies to help patients stop smoking: the optometrist&#39;s perspective by Kennedy RD, Douglas O

“…The article also discusses what eye care professionals &ndash; specifically optometrists &ndash; can do to help address tobacco use with their patients. …”
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Are optometrists necessary in primary health care centres in Saudi Arabia? by Yousef H. Aldebasi, Mohammad I. Ahmed, William A. Monaco

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Accommodation deficit in children with Down syndrome: practical considerations for the optometrist by Little JA

“…Finally, the review will consider practical considerations for the optometrist managing accommodative deficits in patients with Down syndrome. …”
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Contact lens care tips for patients: an optometrist&rsquo;s perspective by Lievens CW, Cilimberg KC, Moore A

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Diagnosis and management of meibomian gland dysfunction: optometrists&#39; perspective by Opitz DL, Harthan JS, Fromstein SR, Hauswirth SG

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Disposal of spectacles and contact lenses: Optometrist and lens wearer perspectives by Rayishnee Pillay, Rekha Hansraj, Nishanee Rampersad

Subjects: “…recycling by optometrists…”
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Knowledge, attitude and perception of optometrists in Trinidad and Tobago towards teleoptometry by Ngozika Esther Ezinne, Anayochukwu E. Anyasodor, Dipesh Bhattarai, Kingsley Kene Ekemiri, James Aliah, Phillips Kureem, Michael Agyemang Kwarteng, Khathutshelo Percy Mashige, Uchechukwu Levi Osuagwu

“…The study assessed the knowledge, attitude and perception (KAP) of optometrists toward teleoptometry in T&T. Methods: This cross-sectional study utilized a convenient sampling technique to administer a structured, web-based survey to all registered optometrists in T&T between March and June 2021. …”
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The role of optometrists in India: An integral part of an eye health team by Neilsen De Souza, Yu Cui, Stephanie Looi, Prakash Paudel, Lakshmi Shinde, Krishna Kumar, Rajbir Berwal, Rajesh Wadhwa, Vinod Daniel, Judith Flanagan, Brien Holden

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Barriers to the Diagnosis and Management of Keratoconus Among Optometrists in Kenya [Letter] by Sadeghi M, Shahid S

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Neuro-Optometry, Neuro-Optometrist, and Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitative Implications by Ali Nouraeinejad

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Clinical implications for the optometrist when assessing post LASIK patients by R. Hansraj

“…Due to its popularity optometrists are bound to encounter patients that have had LASIK.  …”
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Contact lens associated microbial keratitis: practical considerations for the optometrist by Zimmerman AB, Nixon AD, Rueff EM

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Barriers to the Diagnosis and Management of Keratoconus Among Optometrists in Kenya [Response to Letter] by Rashid ZA, Moodley VR, Mashige KP, Agho KE

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Assessment of knowledge, attitude, and practice of glaucoma among different cadres of Optometrists by Somya Kumari, Abhishek Singh, Shikha Gupta

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Workplace Wellness Support Enhances Health and Mental Well-Being in Optometrists by Melnyk BM, Walline JJ, Hsieh AP, Helsabeck NP

“…Compared to Fellows with low perceptions of workplace wellness support, Fellows with high perceptions of support were significantly more likely to report mattering to their workplace, a non-stressful workplace environment, and no burnout.Conclusion: Promoting workplace wellness support may improve perceptions of mattering, stressful workplace environments, and rates of self-reported burnout in optometrists.Keywords: workplace wellness, optometry, burnout, mental health, health behaviors…”
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