萨斯喀彻温省扩大了对42个社区的验光师的青光眼护理,缩短了等候时间,改善了获得服务的机会。 Saskatchewan expands glaucoma care to optometrists in 42 communities, reducing wait times and improving access.

萨斯喀彻温省于10月1日推出一项为期两年的试点方案, 扩大公共资助的青光眼护理, Saskatchewan launched a two-year pilot program on October 1, expanding publicly funded glaucoma care to licensed optometrists across 42 communities. 该倡议是与萨斯喀彻温省验光师协会共同制定的，旨在改善获得青光眼评估、测试、监测和随访的机会，特别是在农村和偏远地区。 The initiative, developed with the Saskatchewan Association of Optometrists, aims to improve access to glaucoma assessment, testing, monitoring, and follow-up, especially in rural and remote areas. 该方案通过允许观察家在其范围内提供护理,缩短了等待时间,减轻了眼科医生的压力,提高了系统效率。 By allowing optometrists to deliver care within their scope, the program reduces wait times, eases pressure on ophthalmologists, and enhances system efficiency. 该举措使萨斯喀彻温省与其他西部省份接轨,扩大验光师领导的青光眼服务。 The move aligns Saskatchewan with other western provinces expanding optometrist-led glaucoma services.