title: Time for educational reform.
abstract: As the profession of optometry evolves, complementary changes in the educational process must occur if graduates are to be fully prepared to practice primary eye care. A national conference to address these educational priorities including curriculum design, faculty manpower and financial resources has recently been held. The need for educational reform facing the profession is outlined.
authors.affiliation: Southern California College of Optometry, Fullerton 92631.
authors.forename: M S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Berman
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans; D009907:Optometry / Q000193:education*; D014481:United States