News and notices. August 30, 2014

OCOs in Uganda

An OCO refractionist (right) with a patient. Godfrey Kaggwa
An OCO refractionist (right) with a patient. Godfrey Kaggwa

There are over 200 ophthalmic clinical officers (OCOs) in Uganda. In this article, Godfrey Kaggwa, outgoing President of the Uganda National Association of Ophthalmic Clinical Officers and Cataract Surgeons, introduces how eye care team members deliver eye care services at different levels in Uganda, outlines the core activities of OCOS, the challenges they face and new developments for the cadre in the country.

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