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Cross-sectionalScientific reports · 2026

Barriers and opportunities in pediatric ophthalmology: a cross-sectional survey among Brazilian ophthalmologists.

Érika M Pereira, Júlia D Rossetto, Luisa M Hopker … Carolina P B Gracitelli
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Most Brazilian ophthalmologists want an online pediatric eye care training tool

Barriers and opportunities in pediatric ophthalmology: a cross-sectional survey among Brazilian ophthalmologists.

Érika M Pereira … Carolina P B Gracitelli
Scientific reports · 2026
Background

Pediatric ophthalmology is an understudied field in many regions, including Brazil, where barriers to care persist.

Purpose

This study aimed to identify the barriers faced by general ophthalmologists and assess their interest in digital training tools.

Methods

A cross-sectional online survey comprising 10 questions was conducted among 496 ophthalmologists affiliated with the Brazilian Council of Ophthalmology between September and November 2022.

n = 315 ophthalmologists
87.7%
Results
87.7%
most surveyed ophthalmologists want an online training tool for pediatric eye care
n = 315 ophthalmologists
More results

A total of 315 ophthalmologists (63.5%), 73.4% (229/312) of whom had practiced for more than 10 years, completed the survey.

More results

Among the respondents, 32.1% (101/315; 95% CI 27.1-37.1%) did not treat children under five years of age, primarily because of insufficient pediatric training or the extended time required for pediatric consultations (78/101; 77.2%; 95% CI 68.4-84.6%).

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Conclusion

Addressing training gaps through online platforms may expand access to pediatric ophthalmology services, particularly in regions with limited specialist availability.

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