Objective:
To commemorate six decades of advancements and milestones in the field of optometry.
Key Findings:
- Publication of 'Seeing is Believing,' a book of eyecare cartoons.
- First Georgetown Conference on Optometric Education hosted by AOA/ASCO.
- Joan Exford, OD, becomes the first female president of the AAO.
- Release of the first AOA 'Optometric Clinical Practice Guidelines.'
- Publication of the Age-Related Eye Disease Study Part 1 (AREDS 1).
- FDA approval of the first ophthalmic drug for diabetic retinopathy.
Interpretation:
The timeline reflects the evolution and significant contributions to the optometric profession over the past 60 years.
Limitations:
Conclusion:
The article serves as a tribute to the progress made in optometry, highlighting key achievements that have shaped the field.
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