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Testing Times

Christian Dutton's research into eye examination time requirements

 

 

To ascertain op

duration and non-eye examination tasks. It is hoped that this information will result in further discussion,

evidence-based research and guidance from professional bodies (e.g. GOC, FODO, College, AOP) to ensure

practitioners are allocated sufficient time to maintain high standards of optometric care.

Method

An anonymous internet survey was developed consisting of 7 MCQ’s. The survey was publicised through two

optometric journals (Optometry Today & Optician) and an internet forum (www.theoptom.com). The

difference between the current and required eye examination time allocation, the safe upper limit of eye

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