Optometry Educators' Teaching Experiences and Opportunities Pre-, During, and Post-COVID-19 in South Africa.

Aim: The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the higher education sector worldwide, and South Africa has faced unique challenges that continue to influence teaching beyond the pandemic.

Purpose: The study investigated the South African optometry educators' teaching experiences and opportunities pre-, during, and post-COVID-19.

Methods: The proposed study design was explorative and quantitative.