title: What will the scope of optometric practice be in the year 2000?
abstract: For the past 100 years, the scope of optometric practice has been constantly expanding. As the body of knowledge about visual function has increased, new treatment options have been developed. Optometry must accept the professional responsibility for treatment of all conditions of the eye and visual system. By the year 2000, optometry must be prepared with expanded curricula and accountable for the treatment of all visual conditions in order to maintain its place as a primary provider within the health care system.
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Cox
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D009907:Optometry / Q000639:trends*; D014481:United States; D014786:Vision Disorders / Q000517:prevention & control; D015351:Vision Screening