title: Why should optometric research be designated as a priority for the profession?
abstract: Research is the discovery of new information, ideas or theories that increases our knowledge and understanding of ourselves and our environment. Optometric research focuses on the health, functioning and performance of people with emphasis on their eyes and vision. The goal of optometric research is to enable optometrists to provide high quality eye and vision care for their patients.
authors.affiliation: University of Alabama, School of Optometry, Birmingham 35294-0010.
authors.forename: R N
authors.initials: RN
authors.lastname: Kleinstein
mesh_terms: D006292:Health Priorities; D006801:Humans; D009907:Optometry / Q000639:trends*; D012106:Research / Q000639:trends; D014786:Vision Disorders