Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 6, 2026

Binocular Dynamic Visual Acuity in Eyeglass-Corrected Myopic Patients

Binocular Dynamic Visual Acuity in Eyeglass-Corrected Myopic Patients

Published on: March 29, 2022

"Eye-T": information technology adoption and use in Canada's optometry practices.

Paul Stolee¹, Ian McKillop, Josephine McMurray

¹Department of Health Studies and Gerontology, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. stolee@uwaterloo.ca

Optometry (St. Louis, Mo.)

|December 15, 2010

Summary

Information technology (IT) is widely used in Canadian optometry practices, enhancing patient care and practice management. Increased training in IT is recommended for future optometrists to overcome adoption barriers like cost and updates.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Implementation and Evaluation of an Integrated Care Team for Refugee Health: A Case Study in Ontario, Canada.

International journal of integrated care·2026

Same author

Pre-Myopic Children: Trends in Myopia Development and Management in Canada.

Journal of clinical medicine·2026

Same author

Ethical Tensions in the Use of Real-Time Location Systems in Dementia Care: Balancing Safety, Privacy, and Autonomy.

The American journal of bioethics : AJOB·2026

Same author

A Characterization of Older Adults in Primary Care in Three Canadian Provinces.

Canadian journal on aging = La revue canadienne du vieillissement·2026

Same author

Dementia Care Research and Psychosocial Factors.

Alzheimer's & dementia : the journal of the Alzheimer's Association·2025

Same author

Technology-Enabled Recreation and Leisure Programs and Activities for Older Adults With Cognitive Impairment: Rapid Scoping Review.

JMIR neurotechnology·2025

Area of Science:

Optometry
Health Informatics
Medical Technology

Background:

Information technology (IT) adoption is increasing in optometric services.
Limited data exists on IT's impact on Canadian optometry practices and training.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the current use, benefits, and barriers of IT in Canadian optometry.
To assess if optometry schools adequately prepare graduates for IT integration.

Main Methods:

Quantitative survey of 474 Canadian optometrists.
Qualitative site visits to 3 IT-exemplar optometry practices.

Main Results:

Over 96% of optometrists use computers; clinical integration is less common.
Automated perimetry, autorefraction, and autokeratometry are widely used.

More Related Videos

VisualEyes: A Modular Software System for Oculomotor Experimentation

VisualEyes: A Modular Software System for Oculomotor Experimentation

Published on: March 25, 2011

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 6, 2026

Binocular Dynamic Visual Acuity in Eyeglass-Corrected Myopic Patients

Binocular Dynamic Visual Acuity in Eyeglass-Corrected Myopic Patients

Published on: March 29, 2022

VisualEyes: A Modular Software System for Oculomotor Experimentation

VisualEyes: A Modular Software System for Oculomotor Experimentation

Published on: March 25, 2011

Benefits include enhanced patient communication and confidence; barriers include cost and training needs.

Conclusions:

IT use in optometry is prevalent and growing, crucial for future practice success.
High costs and training needs hinder further IT adoption.
Enhanced IT training in optometry programs is supported.