title: Evaluating the optometric literature: the educated clinician.
abstract: The purpose of this article is to present a framework for reader evaluation of optometric literature. The elements of a research article are outlined. Suggestions are presented that clinicians can use to develop competence in evaluating research literature. Also presented is an annotated bibliography of research references. Better patient care and increased professional growth will result when clinicians evaluate and make use of the research literature.
authors.affiliation: Southern College of Optometry, Memphis, TN 38104.
authors.forename: I L
authors.initials: IL
authors.lastname: Dunsky
mesh_terms: D004496:Education, Continuing; D006801:Humans; D009907:Optometry / Q000193:education*; D010506:Periodicals as Topic; D012107:Research Design