Basic science research in optometry: are we adequately prepared?

Optometry has not traditionally emphasized basic science research. With the increasing responsibilities taken on for the health care of our patients, it is essential that optometry develop its own scientific base of knowledge on which to rely. The need for good scientific investigators, the need for...

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Published inJournal of the American Optometric Association Vol. 63; no. 12; p. 844
Main Author Jennings, B J
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.12.1992
Subjects
Health Planning
Humans
Optometry
Research Personnel
Research Support as Topic
United States
United States
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Summary:Optometry has not traditionally emphasized basic science research. With the increasing responsibilities taken on for the health care of our patients, it is essential that optometry develop its own scientific base of knowledge on which to rely. The need for good scientific investigators, the need for support for basic science research, as well as the importance of long-range planning for basic science research in optometry are discussed.
ISSN:0003-0244