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Optometric services in the prison system.

S B Verma1

  • 1Pennsylvania College of Optometry, Philadelphia.

Optometry and Vision Science : Official Publication of the American Academy of Optometry
|January 1, 1989
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Optometric services are expanding beyond traditional settings to reach underserved populations. This report highlights the critical need for comprehensive eye care within correctional facilities for inmates.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Public Health
  • Corrections

Background:

  • Optometric services traditionally confined to clinical settings.
  • Growing trend of community-based optometric care.
  • Prison inmates represent a vulnerable population with unmet eye care needs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To underscore the necessity of optometric services for prison inmates.
  • To identify prevalent vision and eye conditions in the incarcerated population.
  • To advocate for mandated eye care standards within correctional facilities.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on optometric care in non-traditional settings.
  • Analysis of common eye conditions affecting incarcerated individuals.
  • Examination of current policies and ethical considerations for inmate healthcare.

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Main Results:

  • Vision and eye problems are disproportionately common among prison inmates.
  • Lack of consistent and adequate eye care in correctional facilities.
  • Significant barriers to accessing optometric services for this population.

Conclusions:

  • There is a compelling need to extend optometric services into correctional facilities.
  • Mandated eye care programs are essential for inmate well-being and public health.
  • Addressing the unique eye health challenges of inmates requires dedicated strategies and resources.