Creating a child-friendly environment in paediatric ophthalmology practice

Abstract

In most developing countries particularly in Nigeria, the paediatric ophthalmology subspecialty is still at its infancy especially in terms of human resources, equipment and infrastructure. It is therefore important to bring to notice the importance of creating a child friendly eye care environment while putting up an eye care unit. This will help in making prompt and adequate diagnosis which will help in giving the child good vision. It also gives the child and parents the confidence, and enthusiasm to return for follow up which is of utmost importance in patient care and management in order to prevent avoidable blindness.

This article will also contribute to the information and data base in Nigeria as there is paucity of data on this topic in Nigeria and most other parts of Africa.