title: Reginald C. Augustine. Apostle of optometry.
abstract: This paper concerns itself with the personal life and professional contributions of one of the great men in optometry, R. C. Augustine. This short biography includes discussions on his childhood, his introduction to the field of optometry, his early contributions in his community, his book, his achievements during the presidency of the American Optometric Association and also his extension work the following two years. In summation, a discussion of his professional philosophy will follow.
mesh_terms: D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D009907:Optometry / Q000266:history*; D014481:United States