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Estimated number of ophthalmologists worldwide (International Council of Ophthalmology update): will we meet the needs?
British Journal of Ophthalmology · 2019 · Vol. 104(4) · pp. 588–592
Serge Resnikoff✉(Brien Holden Vision Institute)Van Charles Lansingh(Instituto Mexicano de Oftalmología IAP)Lindsey Washburn(International Council of Ophthalmology)William Campbell Felch(International Council of Ophthalmology)Tina-Marie Gauthier(International Council of Ophthalmology)Hugh R. Taylor(The University of Melbourne)Kristen A. EckertDavid W. Parke(American Academy of Ophthalmology)Peter Wiedemann(International Council of Ophthalmology)
Abstract
Although the estimated global ophthalmologist workforce appears to be growing, the appropriate distribution of the eye care workforce and the development of comprehensive eye care delivery systems are needed to ensure that eye care needs are universally met.
Global Maternal and Child HealthHealthcare Systems and ReformsOphthalmology and Visual Impairment StudiesMedicineGross domestic productPer capitaWorkforceOptometryPopulationEye careBlindnessVisual impairmentCataract surgery
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OphthalmologistsFemaleHealth WorkforceHealth PersonnelHealth Services Needs and DemandHealth Services ResearchHealth SurveysHumansIncomeInternational AgenciesMaleOphthalmologySurveys and QuestionnairesSocieties, MedicalGlobal Health
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The number of ophthalmologists in practice and training worldwide: a growing gap despite more than 200 000 practitioners
British Journal of Ophthalmology · 2012 · 404 citations
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