Will treating progressive myopia overwhelm the eye care workforce? A workforce modelling study.
Gareth LinghamJames J LoughmanStella KuzmenkoMatilda BibaDaniel Ian FlitcroftPublished in: Ophthalmic & physiological optics : the journal of the British College of Ophthalmic Opticians (Optometrists) (2022)
Implementing new myopia control treatments in primary care settings over the medium-term is unlikely to overwhelm the eye care workforce completely. Further increases to workforce, upskilling of current workforce and tools to reduce chair time will help to ensure sustainability of the eye care workforce into the future.