5 Key Takeaways

• 1

  Optometry 60 years ago relied on basic tools and had a limited scope of practice, restricting ODs from treating conditions like glaucoma.

• 2

  Advancements in technology and research have transformed optometry, allowing for improved patient care and early detection of eye diseases.

• 3

  Modern optometrists can now educate patients on prevention and the importance of regular eye health evaluations.

• 4

  The profession has evolved to include proactive care plans, enhancing the ability to detect systemic diseases through ocular examinations.

• 5

  Optometric Management has played a crucial role in informing ODs about business and practice management over the past 60 years.