Addressing the Burden of Uncorrected Refractive Error in Mozambique

Stephen Thompson; James Loughman; Prasidh Ramson Prasidh Ramson; Luigi Bilotti; Geoff Harris; Kovin Naidoo

doi:10.21427/mbrf-4q82

Addressing the Burden of Uncorrected Refractive Error in Mozambique

Stephen Thompson, James Loughman, Prasidh Ramson Prasidh Ramson, Luigi Bilotti, Geoff Harris, Kovin Naidoo

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A situational analysis indicates a lack of eye health personnel who can and do refract. The logical course of action would be to train more eye health personnel. A conservative estimated annual burden of URE in lost productivity in Mozambique is $14,486,692. To achieve the V2020 target ratio, an extra 184 workers are needed in six provinces analysed.The analysis assumes the existing personnel are well trained and dedicate time to offering a refraction service. It also assumes that the patient receives the care they require. Other aspects of the situational analysis suggest this is currently not always the case. A more comprehensive analysis would look at the number of work hours each person dedicates to refraction and the outcome.

Original language	English
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.21427/mbrf-4q82
Publication status	Published - 2011
Event	American Academy of Optometry Annual Conference 2011 - Boston, United States Duration: 1 Jan 2011 → …

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Conference	American Academy of Optometry Annual Conference 2011
Country/Territory	United States
City	Boston
Period	1/01/11 → …

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eye health personnel
refract
training
productivity
V2020 target ratio
refraction service
situational analysis

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