In 1990, after the detection of impairment of colour discrimination in laser operators, the College of Ophthalmologists recommended safety guidelines for the use of lasers. We measured the effectiveness of these guidelines and their impact on ophthalmological practice in the United Kingdom. Previously, in ophthalmologists not following the guidelines, there was a deterioration in colour discrim...

PURPOSE To evaluate and compare the attitudes of ophthalmologists and gynecologists in suggesting appropriate approach to pregnancy in different ocular conditions. METHODS Specialty-specific questionnaires on delivery mode and abortion indications for ophthalmic patients (refractive, vascular, oncologic, retinal, glaucoma, postoperation, posttrauma, and infectious) were designed and distribut...

Since 1984, the Michigan Department of Public Health Diabetes Control Program (MDCP) has conducted a statewide project to prevent vision loss by improving detection and treat­ ment of diabetic retinopathy. Guidelines stressing the importance of routine annual examina­ tions by ophthalmologists have been developed and widely distributed among physicians, pa­ tient educators, and persons with dia...

PURPOSE To assess the number of ophthalmologists in Brazil, their regional distribution, ophthalmologist/habitant ratio, and the relation between ophthalmologist and State Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita to aid public health policies. METHODS An ecologic study was conducted. Data were obtained from the "Census 2011 Brazilian Ophthalmology Council", from "Demographic Census of Brazilia...

OBJECTIVE To report the perspectives of optometrists, ophthalmologists and patients on a model of shared care for patients with chronic eye diseases. DESIGN, SETTING AND PARTICIPANTS Qualitative study of a model of shared care between optometrists and ophthalmologists for patients with stable age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma, trialled by the Royal Victorian ...

s: Annual Meeting of the European College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists/European Society of Veterinary Ophthalmologists, Copenhagen, Denmark, June 3–7, 2009

BACKGROUND State level information regarding eye care resources can provide policy makers with valuable information about availability of eye care services. The current study surveyed ophthalmologists, optometrists and vision rehabilitation providers practicing in Alabama. METHODS Three mutually exclusive provider groups were identified, i.e., all ophthalmologists, optometrists, and vision re...