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KMID : 1159320220240040369
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Korean Journal of Vision Science
2022 Volume.24 No. 4 p.369 ~ p.380
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A Consumer’s Awareness Study on the Specialty of the Korean Optometrist
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Kim Young-Pil
Koo Bon-Yeop
Rhee Hyun-Sill
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Abstract
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Purpose : The status of the customer’s awareness about optometrists was investigated, and intended to provide methods and basic data for strengthening optometrists' specialty.
Methods : A survey related to the optometrist’s system, the scope of work, and specialty was conducted and analyzed for 624 consumers who agreed to the purpose of this study and data collection.
Results : It was identified that most of the places suitable for the visual function test considered by the subjects participating in this study were “optical shops”, and it was confirmed that the people suitable for performing the visual function test mainly answered “optometrist”.
Regarding the most necessary thing for optometrists to have a specialty, most subjects answered “a level of specialty similar to that of an ophthalmologist”, followed by “reliability and responsibility that can be socially recognized”. Regarding the training of optometrists by field, such as a specialist, it was confirmed that most of the subjects “agree” for the reason that it “seems to provide more specialized service related to visual function”.
Conclusion : In order for optometrists to be reformed as total vision care experts, it is necessary to develop a level of professionalism similar to that of an ophthalmologist, and it is considered an important time to secure the specialty of optometrists demanded by consumers and prepare future-oriented development strategies.
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KEYWORD
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Consumer, Optometrist, Specialty, Visual Function Tests
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