Table 1 Comparison of eye care personnel working in Varamin District and the Vision 2020 recommendation
From: “Planning eye health services in Varamin district, Iran: a cross-sectional study”
Number | Vision 2020 target | Number needed* | Deficit (n) | Need met (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ophthalmologist | 8** | 1:100,000 | 5 | 0 | 160% |
Optometrist | 5 | 1:50,000 | 10 | 5 | 50% |
Ophthalmic nurses | 2 | 1:25,000 | 20 | 18 | 10% |
Community Eye Worker | 0 | 1:10,000 | 50 | 50 | 0% |