Is pediatric ophthalmology a popular subspecialty in India: Present scenario and future remedies

The aim of the study was to assess the attitude and perceptions of residents regarding Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (POS) subspecialty training. We also explored the possible barriers and solutions to promoting POS in India. A questionnaire consisting of 20 items, with a 5-point Likert sca...

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