title: Carel C. Koch Memorial Lecture--1977. Optometry-Ophthalmology--the future.
abstract: In looking to the future of optometry and ophthalmology, the author identifies four interacting components--the public, optometrists, ophthalmologists, and eye-health-care manpower, including opticians--which he evaluates. The interactions are discussed, and specific recommendations are made to improve relations between the two professions,
mesh_terms: D004470:Economics, Medical; D005544:Forecasting; D006801:Humans; D009885:Ophthalmology / Q000193:education / Q000639:trends*; D009907:Optometry / Q000193:education / Q000639:trends*; D000078329:Workforce