Financial Inequities in Optometric Education in Canada: A Comparison of Two Optometry Programs
Etty Bitton,
Deborah Jones,
Walter Wittich
Abstract:Significance
The advancing age of the population will require increased access to eyecare services to manage eye diseases and vision correction. Optometric education requires a sound financial plan to manage student debt. This study evaluates the financial inequalities of optometric programs in Canada, and how this may impact the provision of eyecare professionals.
Purpose
The objective of this study was to compare the financial inequities in Optometric… Show more
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