Effect of low-cost direct ophthalmoscopy training on glaucoma disc assessment by allied ophthalmic personnel students: a controlled pre-post study - Takeaways - MDSpire

Effect of low-cost direct ophthalmoscopy training on glaucoma disc assessment by allied ophthalmic personnel students: a controlled pre-post study

  • By

  • Vrundaben Patel

  • Andreas Katsimpris

  • John Buchan

  • Kangwa Muma

  • Andrew Blaikie

  • May 6, 2026

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    A single day of direct ophthalmoscopy training significantly improved knowledge and skills among Allied Ophthalmic Personnel students in Zambia.

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    The intervention group showed greater improvements in overall knowledge, examination technique, and disc classification compared to the control group.

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    Both groups demonstrated significant gains in skills, indicating that structured exposure and assessment can enhance learning in AOP students.

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    Recognition of specific glaucomatous optic disc features improved similarly in both groups, suggesting a need for ongoing training.

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    Embedding competency-based modules in AOP curricula can enhance glaucoma detection and reduce preventable blindness in high-burden settings.

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Effect of low-cost direct ophthalmoscopy training on glaucoma disc assessment by allied ophthalmic personnel students: a controlled pre-post study

  • by Vrundaben Patel, Andreas Katsimpris, John Buchan, Kangwa Muma, Andrew Blaikie

  • May 6, 2026

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