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Optometry Australia Scope of Practice Survey 2015.

Patricia M Kiely1, Skye Cappuccio1, Ellen McIntyre2

  • 1Optometry Australia, Carlton, Victoria, Australia.

Clinical & Experimental Optometry
|March 16, 2017
PubMed
Summary

Optometrists show high confidence in diagnosing eye conditions and grading diabetic retinopathy. Therapeutic endorsement enhances confidence in advanced techniques and prescribing, guiding future professional development.

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Area of Science:

  • Optometry
  • Ophthalmology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Presents findings from the 2015 Scope of Practice Survey of Optometry Australia members.
  • Gathers data on optometrists' confidence, prescribing practices, and service provision.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the current scope of practice among Australian optometrists.
  • To identify areas for professional development and support.

Main Methods:

  • Online survey administered to Optometry Australia members (excluding students/retired).
  • Data analyzed using Microsoft Excel.
  • 587 clinical practitioners responded.

Main Results:

  • High confidence (over 93%) in grading diabetic retinopathy and diagnosing ocular conditions.
Keywords:
glaucomaoptometristsurveytherapeutics

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  • Therapeutically endorsed optometrists demonstrated higher confidence in advanced techniques and prescribing.
  • 12% of patients required Schedule 4 prescriptions; anti-inflammatories were most common.
  • Dry eye was the most common condition for over-the-counter recommendations.

    • Conclusions:

    • Survey data will inform Optometry Australia's continuing professional development programs.
    • Highlights the importance of therapeutic endorsement for advanced optometric practice.