Publications by authors named "Alec Murphy"
Purpose: To report the summary characteristics of operational models associated with Student Led Free Vision Screening Programs (SLFVSP) and to identify opportunities for program optimization.
Methods: An 81-question mixed methods survey was distributed to SLFVSP leaders nationwide and Medical Student Educators within the American University Ophthalmology Professors (AUPO) Association. Survey responses were analyzed using Mann Whitney U and Fisher's Exact tests.
Article Synopsis
- - The Consortium of Student-Led Eye Clinics (CSLEC) conducted a survey to explore the services and common eye conditions treated by student-led vision screening programs across the U.S. between October 2022 and February 2023.
- - Results showed that most programs performed fundoscopic exams and intraocular pressure tests, with cataracts and diabetic retinopathy being the top diagnoses; uninsured patients were the primary demographic, and programs offering direct follow-up saw better attendance rates.
- - The findings highlight the need for improved follow-up care and consistency in screening services among these clinics, as the CSLEC aims to standardize practices and enhance care for underserved populations.