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What is a Paraoptometric?
By definition, paraoptometrics are allied health professionals who assist doctors of optometry in providing their highest level of eye and vision care to the public. There is a great distinction between ophthalmic technicians or assistants and paraoptometrics. Paraoptometrics are exclusively trained to assist doctors of optometry. Learn more through our brochure.
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How to avert an eye care crisis
A noted author and lecturer is sounding the alarm over the growing gap between the demand for eye care services and the declining number of ophthalmologists.
What happened to the FTC’s noncompete ban?
The federal rule would have prevented noncompete arrangements, common in physician employment agreements. But rule enforcement is on hold while courts review.
3 reasons to read AOA’s newest clinical practice guideline
WATCH the chair of the AOA’s Evidence-based Optometry Committee offer recommendations and clinical notes from Care of the Patient with Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma, First Edition.