Eye health service access and utilization in the National Indigenous Eye Health Survey

Abstract

Background: To determine access to and utilization of eye health services for indigenous Australians. Design: A national, stratified, random cluster sample was drawn from 30 communities across Australia that each included about 300 indigenous people. Participants: A total of 1189 indigenous adults aged 40 and above were examined, representing 79% of the target population. Methods: Eye health services data including nature and availability of facilities and workforce supply were collected for comparison with eye health prevalence data. The data were collected in 2008. Main Outcome Measures: Low vision prevalence and coverage rate for distance refractive correction. Results: The full-time equi..