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Viewpoint: 60 Years: A Legacy of Optometric Learning

Paging through the past, I was particularly taken by the first issue’s “View” section, where the then publishers posed a series of questions. 

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  • Jennifer Kirby, managing editor

  • September 1, 2025

  • 3 min

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Clinical Scorecard: Viewpoint: 60 Years: A Legacy of Optometric Learning

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
ConditionOptometric Practice Management and Education
Key MechanismsIntegration of clinical knowledge and business practices in optometry
Target PopulationOptometrists and private-practice ODs
Care SettingPrivate optometric practices

Key Highlights

  • 60 years of Optometric Management (OM) publication
  • Evolution of optometric education and practice management
  • Importance of clinical and business knowledge for optometrists
  • Focus on practical tips for implementing advances in patient care
  • Sustained readership and relevance in the optometric community

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

  • Implement advances in diagnostics for age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, dry eye disease, and glaucoma

Management

  • Utilize practice-building tips from experienced optometrists and OM staff

Monitoring & Follow-up

  • Stay updated with clinical knowledge to enhance patient care

Risks

  • Neglecting the integration of clinical and business practices may hinder patient care and practice success

Patient & Prescribing Data

Patients with age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, dry eye disease, and glaucoma

Advances in treatment require practical implementation in optometric practices

Clinical Best Practices

  • Combine clinical knowledge with business strategies for practice success
  • Provide practical, how-to tips for implementing new treatments
  • Encourage continuous learning and adaptation in optometric practices

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Original Source(s)

Viewpoint: 60 Years: A Legacy of Optometric Learning

  • by Jennifer Kirby, managing editor

  • September 1, 2025

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