Ocular therapeutics and the profession of optometry in South Africa

• Main Authors: Rekha Hansraj (Author), Nokulunga Dlamini (Author), Shoaib Khan (Author), Phumelele C. Mtolo (Author), Nqobile G. Ntuli (Author), Cherise Prithipal (Author), Husnaa Salajee (Author), Zamadonda N.Q. Xulu-Kasaba (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: AOSIS, 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: The role of an optometrist as defined by the World Council of Optometry includes the management of ocular diseases. In 2015, the scope of optometry in South Africa was expanded to include ocular therapeutic drugs. To date approximately 27 optometrists have obtained full certification to...