Ophthalmologic Emergencies in Resource-Limited Settings: Epidemiology, Management, and Educational Innovations

Worldwide, an estimated 43 million people are blind, with the greatest burden falling on low-resource settings in the Global South. Delayed recognition and inadequate management of ophthalmologic emergencies, including ocular trauma, orbital infections, and acute vision-threatening conditions, often result in preventable visual impairment or blindness. These outcomes have profound social and economic consequences, limiting educational and employment opportunities and increasing vulnerability in communities where support for people with disabilities may be scarce.This Research Topic aims to address gaps in emergency eye care by identifying effective strategies for the early recognition, stabilization, and referral of ophthalmologic emergencies in resource-limited environments. Recent advances in telemedicine, point-of-care diagnostics, and evidence-based educational interventions offer new opportunities to improve outcomes for patients who lack timely access to ophthalmology subspecialists. In addition, public health initiatives that increase awareness of warning signs requiring urgent evaluation can help reduce delays in seeking care.This Research Topic will focus on improving the recognition, management, and outcomes of ophthalmologic emergencies in resource-limited settings, particularly in the Global South. We welcome contributions addressing barriers to timely emergency eye care, including geographic, economic, cultural, and health-system challenges, as well as strategies to overcome these barriers. Topics of interest include:- Educational interventions for frontline healthcare providers- Telemedicine and other innovative approaches to expanding specialist access- Context-specific clinical management protocols- Public health initiatives aimed at preventing ocular injuries Topic editors: Jessica Pelletier, Lei Liu Source: https://www.frontiersin.org/research-topics/85610/ophthalmologic-emergencies-in-resource-limited-settings-epidemiology-management-and-educational-innovations