Development of Optometry in Taiwan
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Taiwan has one of the highest myopia prevalence in the world and its eye care services are provided by both ophthalmologists and optometrists. The law on the practice of optometry was passed on December 18, 2015, by the legislature; thus began a new chapter for the development of optometry. This note aims to share some information about this newly recognized eye care profession in Taiwan and share some thoughts on the future development of the profession.
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Department of Statistics from the Ministry of Education and optometry school websites, Taiwan 教育部統計處全球資訊網.DOI :https://depart.moe.edu.tw/ED4500/Default.aspx
Optometric Personnel Act, Law of Regulations Database of the Republic of China (Taiwan) Ministry of Health and Welfare, Taiwan (衛生福利部) DOI:https://law.moj.gov.tw/LawClass/LawAll.aspx?pcode=L0020194.