title: World optometry.
abstract: The International Optometric and Optical League (IOOL) sent out a questionnaire to contacts in countries across the world in order to formulate an "Optometry Profile" on as many countries as possible. The information from the 58 replies is summarized. The very varied distribution of optometric services that is revealed is discussed in the light of experience gained by the author in his own visits and correspondence relating to the worldwide situation of optometry.
mesh_terms: D000349:Africa; D000569:Americas; D001210:Asia, Southeastern; D001315:Australia; D005060:Europe; D005202:Asia, Eastern; D006801:Humans; D007390:International Agencies; D009907:Optometry / Q000193:education