SHORT COMMUNICATION A Call for Regular Ophthalmologist Cover for Rehabilitation Centers for the Blind

West Afr J Med . 2023 Aug 28;40(8):869-872.

Abstract

Abstract  in English, French

A call to the governments of developing countries that parents of visually impaired, all eyecare workers especially ophthalmologists including all schools where visually impaired people are being educated, to see the advantage of proper screening and continuous eyecare of individuals who present to these schools/rehabilitation centers by qualified eyecare personnel as well as have proper knowledge of where such rehabilitative services are available by those who should knowthe eyecare workers. The specific role of the ophthalmologist is highlighted.

Keywords: Blindness; Ophthalmologist; Rehabilitation.

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