Bioethical and Humanistic Basis for Optometry and Optical Procedures in Diabetic Patients

Abstract

ABSTRACT

Introduction: Technological development in the field of optometry and optics requires a bioethical and humanistic foundation, aligned with preserving the patient's physical and psychological integrity and strengthening the ophthalmology professional's social commitment.

Objective: To expose the importance of a bioethical and humanistic basis for optometry and optical procedures in diabetic patients.

Methods: At the theoretical level, analytical-synthetic, historical-logical, and systematization methods were used to study the theoretical premises regarding optometry and optical procedures for diabetic patients. Additionally, a review of scientific articles was conducted using Google Scholar and SciELO, resulting in the selection of 16 bibliographic references.

Authors' perspective: The study confirmed the importance of a bioethical and humanistic foundation for optometry and optical procedures in diabetic patients, emphasizing the need to observe ethical imperatives in the ophthalmologist's conduct, in alignment with protecting individual ontological dignity.

Conclusions: A bioethical and humanistic basis for optometry and optical procedures in diabetic patients prioritizes the principles of equity and justice regarding access to health services and reinforces the ophthalmologist's social commitment within their professional practice.