2000
DOI: 10.1046/j.1475-1313.2000.00477.x
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Glaucoma in optometric practice: a survey of optometrists

Abstract: SummaryAims/background: With the ageing population, numbers of glaucoma patients are an increasing problem in ophthalmic outpatient clinics. A postal questionnaire survey was carried out in Northern Ireland with the aim of finding out how well placed optometrists are to become involved in the monitoring of glaucoma.Results: Of the 171 practices surveyed, 68% of the senior practitioners responded. One practice was without a tonometer and one practice was without visual field instrumentation. Age criteria were u… Show more

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“…The current survey revealed that 79% of optometrists used a non‐contact tonometer for IOP measurement, specifically a table‐mounted NCT (43%) or a hand‐held Keeler Pulsair (36%). This finding is consistent with previous clinical practice surveys 8,18 . Non‐contact tonometry gained popularity in optometric practice during the 1980s.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 91%
“…The current survey revealed that 79% of optometrists used a non‐contact tonometer for IOP measurement, specifically a table‐mounted NCT (43%) or a hand‐held Keeler Pulsair (36%). This finding is consistent with previous clinical practice surveys 8,18 . Non‐contact tonometry gained popularity in optometric practice during the 1980s.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 91%
“…Several studies have used questionnaires to gain insights into case‐finding strategies used by community optometrists 4–6 . However, the validity of this proxy measurement of performance in optometry has not been previously investigated.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Several studies have used questionnaires as a proxy measurement of glaucoma case‐finding practice by community optometrists 4–6 . However, studies of clinical quality assessment and guideline adherence for other healthcare professions have shown that questionnaires can be subject to significant self‐reporting bias 7–9 .…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The usage of glaucoma “screening” tests, and the criteria chosen for referral, varies widely across the optometric profession 21. Although the SP did not have a family history of glaucoma, raised intraocular pressure (IOP) or suspicious-looking discs, it is still disappointing that only 36% of optometrists carried out a visual field assessment.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%