Abstract: Science Set Journal of Ophthalmology and Eye Care

Abstract:
Introduction: For health professionals, professional improvement is necessary because they respond to the ever-increasing social demands of health problems - illness. Objective: To assess the current state of professional improvement of graduates in Optometry and Optics in the management of glaucoma.

Materials and Methods: A descriptive observational, intervention and evaluation study were carried out on 50 graduates in Optometry and Optics regarding glaucoma care in the period from 2020 to 2024, at the Ramón Pando Ferrer Cuban Institute of Ophthalmology, where Being a graduate in Optometry and Optics participating in the medical services of the institution was taken into consideration for the selection of the sample.

Results: Significant results of the Observation Guide show insufficient integration into institutional programs for participation in research projects related to glaucoma.

Conclusion: The results obtained with the application of the instruments, the inventory of problems and potentialities was prepared.