title: Optometric education in Nigeria.
abstract: A 3-year optometry program was established at the University of Benin, Nigeria in 1973. The program is considered from the standpoint of curriculum, faculty, clinical instruction, and grading. Some background is given about Nigeria itself. Present eye care facilities are reviewed as well as the increasing requirements of a developing nation. The need of strong support from established optometry schools is indicated.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D003466:Cultural Characteristics; D003695:Delivery of Health Care; D006801:Humans; D009549:Nigeria; D009907:Optometry / Q000193:education*