Clinical Guidelines
Evidence-based protocols and best practices to elevate the standard of optometric care across Africa.
AFCO Clinical Practice Guidelines
Developed by expert consensus and tailored to the unique healthcare landscape of Africa, these guidelines provide optometrists with evidence-based frameworks for delivering consistent, high-quality patient care.
Guideline Categories
Comprehensive protocols covering the full spectrum of optometric practice
Refractive Error Management
Standardized protocols for refraction, prescribing, and follow-up care in African populations.- Pediatric Refraction Guidelines
- Presbyopia Management Protocol
- Myopia Control Strategies
Glaucoma Diagnosis & Management
Evidence-based approaches for early detection and long-term management in African populations.- Diagnostic Criteria & Tonometry
- Medical Therapy Protocols
- Surgical Referral Guidelines
Pediatric Optometry
Comprehensive guidelines for children's vision care across developmental stages.- School Vision Screening Protocols
- Amblyopia Management
- Strabismus Assessment
Low Vision Rehabilitation
Best practices for assessing and managing patients with irreversible vision loss.- Clinical Assessment Protocols
- Optical & Non-Optical Devices
- Multidisciplinary Rehabilitation
Ocular Disease Management
Guidelines for common and sight-threatening conditions in African populations.- Diabetic Retinopathy Screening
- Hypertensive Retinopathy
- Infectious Keratitis Protocols
Public Health Optometry
Community-based strategies for vision care delivery in resource-limited settings.- Community Outreach Protocols
- Vision 2020 Implementation
- Teleoptometry Frameworks
AFCO Glaucoma Guidelines
First edition of the comprehensive glaucoma management protocol developed specifically for African optometrists. This landmark document addresses the unique challenges of glaucoma detection and management in African populations, including genetic predispositions, access to care, and resource considerations.
AFCO Glaucoma Guidelines 2025
Version 1.0 • Adopted at AGM 2024
Guideline Development Process
How AFCO creates evidence-based clinical standards for African optometry
Expert Panel Assembly
Multidisciplinary experts from across Africa convene to identify priority areas.Evidence Review
Systematic review of literature with focus on African population data.Consensus Building
Delphi method and expert consultations to establish recommendations.Peer Review & Adoption
Review by member nations and ratification at Annual General Meeting.Clinical Resources & Tools
Complementary materials to support guideline implementation