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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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    Optometric Management (OM) celebrates its 60th anniversary, reflecting on its evolution since its first issue in 1965.

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    The publication has consistently aimed to entertain, inform, and help optometrists improve their practices over the decades.

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    OM's content has evolved to include both clinical topics and business management strategies, highlighting their interdependence.

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    Key articles from 2025 demonstrate OM's commitment to providing practical tips for implementing advances in optometric care.

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    The anniversary marks a commitment to continue supporting private-practice optometrists with essential knowledge for success.

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Viewpoint: 60 Years: A Legacy of Optometric Learning

  • by Jennifer Kirby, managing editor

  • September 1, 2025

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