Journal article
A comparison of the self-reported dry eye practices of New Zealand optometrists and ophthalmologists
AL Xue, LE Downie, SE Ormonde, JP Craig
Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics | WILEY | Published : 2017
DOI: 10.1111/opo.12349
Abstract
Purpose: The aim of this cross-sectional survey was to evaluate the self-reported clinical practices of New Zealand optometrists and ophthalmologists with respect to the diagnosis and management of dry eye disease. It also sought to compare these behaviours with the current research evidence base. Methods: An anonymous survey was distributed electronically to New Zealand eye care clinicians (optometrists n = 614, ophthalmologists n = 113) to determine practitioner interest in dry eye disease, practice experience, practice modality, preferred diagnostic and management strategies, and information used to guide patient care. Results: Respondents from both professions (response rates, optometris..
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The authors acknowledge the assistance of the New Zealand Association of Optometrists, the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists, Specsavers Optometrists, Auckland District Health Board and Counties Manukau District Health Board in distributing the survey to their members. Ally Xue's candidature was supported by a Doctoral Scholarship from The University of Auckland and an additional scholarship from the New Zealand Association of Optometrists. The authors thank Shonag Laird, Jean Choi and Grant Watters for their involvement in the developmental stage of this project.