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New research column keeps editorial content contemporary
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As a practicing optometrist, I know all too well how important it is to stay abreast of new developments. Improvements in clinical care – by way of instrument, lens and therapeutic advances – certainly affect how well we perform our job.
From a political perspective, evolving legislation determines the ground rules by which we practice. Trends in consumer behavior give us a better idea of what our patients want and need. Ever-increasing insurer mandates remind us of the economic constraints that today’s clinician faces. Simply put, how we navigate change pretty much dictates whether we thrive or merely survive. For this reason, it’s more important than ever that we anticipate, understand and assimilate change in as positive a way as possible.
PCON coverage far-reaching
As an optometric editor, I understand how important it is to cover theses critical developments. Since our inception, it has been Primary Care Optometry News’ mission to report newsworthy information in an accurate, unbiased and timely fashion. Each month we provide editorial content on a variety of subjects, ranging from new therapies to regulatory issues affecting the practice of optometry.
To cover such a wide array of topics requires talking to many people. So each month we interview optometrists, ophthalmologists, opticians, American Optometric Association and state optometric association representatives as well as industry partners. Over the past decade we’ve found this to be a very effective format for providing our readers the information they need to cope with change.
This month: UABSO research projects
As part of our ongoing commitment to contemporary editorial content, Primary Care Optometry News introduces a new series. This monthly column, “Research On Campus,” highlights research efforts at our optometric institutions. Over the next several months we will interview faculty researchers at each school and college of optometry.
In this issue we begin the series at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry (UABSO). I’m sure you’ll be impressed with the level and breadth of research. I’m also sure you’ll agree that optometric institution research not only assures our profession’s future, but also serves as the foundation for improved patient care.
Thank you for your readership.