Table 2 Training characteristics of ophthalmologists and optometrists
Ophthalmologists (N = 111) | N (%) |
|---|---|
Year completed – residency training | |
2000 and after | 28 (25.2) |
1990 – 1999 | 22 (19.8) |
1980 – 1989 | 22 (19.8) |
Before 1980 | 39 (35.2) |
Fellowship post residency? | |
Yes (%) | 53 (49.5) |
If yes, in what field (%) | |
Retina | 11 (20.4) |
Glaucoma | 9 (16.7) |
Cornea | 10 (18.5) |
Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus | 7 (13.0) |
Neuro-ophthalmology | 4 (7.4) |
Oculoplastics | 7 (13.0) |
Visual rehabilitation | 0 (--) |
Ophthalmic pathology | 1 (1.9) |
Ocular inflammatory disease | 1 (1.9) |
Other | 7 (13.0) |
Optometrists (N = 246) | |
Year O.D. received | |
2000 and after | 78 (31.7) |
1990 – 1999 | 67 (27.2) |
1980 – 1989 | 60 (24.4) |
Before 1980 | 41 (16.7) |
Following O.D., residency in specialty? | |
Yes (%) | 52 (21.3) |
If yes, in what specialty? | |
Community health optometry | 0 (--) |
Cornea and contact lenses | 5 (9.6) |
Family practice optometry | 14 (26.9) |
Geriatric Optometry | 14 (26.9 |
Low vision rehabilitation | 12 (23.1) |
Pediatric optometry | 4 (7.7) |
Primary eye care | 11 (21.1) |
Refractive and ocular surgery | 1 (1.9) |
Vision therapy | 2 (3.8) |
Other | 16 (30.8) |
Rehabilitation providers (N = 81) | |
Year degree received | |
2000 and after | 27 (33.3) |
1990 – 1999 | 21 (25.9) |
1980 – 1989 | 13 (16.1) |
Before 1980 | 20 (24.7) |
Specialty | |
Occupational therapist | 7 (9.3) |
Occupational therapist assistant | 0 (--) |
Vision rehabilitation therapist | 15 (20.0) |
Certified low vision therapist | 4 (5.3) |
Social worker | 2 (2.7) |
Rehabilitation counselor | 12 (16.0) |
Vocational rehabilitation counselor | 7 (9.3) |
Psychologist | 2 (2.7) |
Educator | 23 (30.7) |