title: Methodology for interfacing results of basic science research and clinical practice.
abstract: The importance of the integration of basic vision sciences and applied clinical research is discussed. Steps which must be taken in optometry and in the schools and colleges in particular are reviewed. Some of the problems that will be encountered are discussed.
mesh_terms: D003479:Curriculum; D004496:Education, Continuing; D008722:Methods; D009907:Optometry / Q000193:education*; D012106:Research; D014481:United States