Excerpt from Ophthalmology Workforce Expected to Decline 12% by 2035, Review of Optometry, September 22, 2023
“While projections show that the number of full-time ophthalmologists will decrease by 2,650 between 2020 and 2035, the demand for these doctors will increase to 5,150 representing a supply and demand mismatch of 30%“
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Reflection
This supply and demand mismatch presents two options: 1) cutting eye care services or 2) expanding the Scope of Practice for other professions to cover the deficit. Which option is in the best interests of patients? Which option will the public support?