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Survey: 96% of Optometrists Assess Smoking Status

Survey finds widespread smoking status screening among optometrists in Wales following national training requirements.

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  • Julie Greenbaum

  • March 16, 2026

  • 5 min

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Survey: 96% of Optometrists Assess Smoking Status

  • by Julie Greenbaum

  • March 16, 2026

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