Cambodia

The Q.REC project in Cambodia has led to significant conversation with policymakers, with Cambodia’s National Program for Eye Health developing new regulatory measures to enhance service quality across refractive error services providers.

Publication: Burnett, Anthea, et al. “Quality of refractive error care in cambodia: an unannounced standardized patient study.” Ophthalmic Epidemiology 32.1 (2025): 25-33. https://doi.org/10.1080/09286586.2024.2321890

Vietnam

The first Q.REC project pilot in Vietnam contributed to establishing an optometry job code, setting professional standards and recognizing the emerging field of optometry.

Publication: Lee, Ling, et al. “Indicators for assessing the quality of refractive error care.” Optometry and Vision Science 98.1 (2021): 24-31. DOI: 10.1097/OPX.0000000000001629

Pakistan

The Q.REC project in Pakistan engaged the National Committee for Eye Health and informed evidence-based recommendations. It also supported COAVS to introduce a Diploma in Dispensing Opticianry and short courses to strengthen dispensing quality.

Publication: Lee, Ling, et al. “Quality of refractive error care in Pakistan: an unannounced standardised patient study.” BMJ Open Ophthalmology 8.1 (2023): e001354. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjophth-2023-001354

China

The first Q.REC project pilot in China has just been completed. More details soon!