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Patterns of detection and optical correction among ophthalmologists
Regina de Souza Carvalho1, Newton Kara-José, Edméa Rita Temporini
1Ophthalmology Clinic, São Paulo University Medical School, São Paulo, SP, Brazil. regina-sc@uol.com.br
Clinics (Sao Paulo, Brazil)
|March 6, 2007
Summary
Younger ophthalmologists are more likely to have had early eye exams before age 7. Most ophthalmologists received their first optical prescription between 8 and 20 years of age, with eyeglasses being the preferred correction.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Optometry
- Public Health
Background:
- Ophthalmologists' personal history of ophthalmic evaluations and optical prescriptions can offer insights into early detection and correction trends.
- Understanding these trends may inform public health initiatives and professional training.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the typical age of first ophthalmic evaluation and optical prescription among ophthalmologists.
- To analyze current optical correction usage within different age demographics of ophthalmologists.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 578 ophthalmologists and resident physicians.
- Data collected via a self-administered questionnaire on ophthalmic history and current correction.
Main Results:
- A significant increase in early ophthalmic exams (before age 7) was observed in younger ophthalmologists (23-30 years old).
- The majority of ophthalmologists received their first optical prescription between 8 and 20 years of age.
- Currently, 69.0% of ophthalmologists use optical correction, primarily eyeglasses (63.7%).
Conclusions:
- While historically, ophthalmic evaluations and corrections occurred later, younger ophthalmologists show a trend toward earlier examinations.
- Eyeglasses remain the predominant form of optical correction across all age groups studied.
