Clinical Optometry
Scope & Guideline
Driving Impactful Discoveries in Eye Health.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Clinical Practice and Patient Care:
Focuses on research that directly impacts clinical practices in optometry, including patient management and treatment outcomes. - Public Health and Epidemiology:
Explores the prevalence of ocular diseases and conditions in various populations, contributing to a better understanding of public health implications. - Innovative Technologies and Methods:
Investigates new technologies and methodologies in optometry, such as tele-optometry and digital health tools, to improve eye care delivery. - Educational Practices in Optometry:
Examines the training and educational experiences of optometry professionals, particularly in response to evolving healthcare landscapes. - Vision Science and Research:
Covers fundamental and applied research in vision science, including studies on visual function, ocular health, and the physiological aspects of vision.
Trending and Emerging
- Digital Eye Strain and Computer Vision Syndrome:
With the rise of digital device usage, there is an increasing focus on understanding and mitigating digital eye strain, particularly in specific populations like gamers and students. - Tele-Optometry and Remote Care Solutions:
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated interest in tele-optometry, leading to research on the effectiveness and implementation of remote eye care services. - Diversity and Inclusivity in Eye Care:
Emerging studies are focusing on the ocular health disparities among diverse populations, emphasizing the need for inclusive practices in optometry. - Behavioral and Psychological Aspects of Vision:
There is a growing trend towards exploring the psychological and behavioral factors affecting vision care, including quality of life assessments among patients with ocular conditions. - Innovative Contact Lens Technologies:
Research on new contact lens designs and materials, particularly those aimed at addressing specific vision problems like astigmatism and presbyopia, is on the rise.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Prescriptive Practices:
Research focusing on conventional methods of spectacle and contact lens prescriptions has decreased as innovative practices and technologies gain prominence. - Invasive Treatment Approaches:
Studies centered around invasive ocular surgeries or procedures appear to be less frequent, potentially reflecting a shift towards non-invasive and preventative strategies. - General Ocular Disease Studies:
While important, broad studies on ocular diseases without specific focus on treatment or management strategies are less common, indicating a shift towards more targeted research. - Aging and Vision Loss Studies:
Research specifically focused on age-related vision loss without a direct application to treatment or rehabilitation strategies has seen a decline in interest.
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