title: Optometry and ophthalmology relations in managed care.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Optometrists and Ophthalmologists have a history of difficult professional relationships. This paper discusses common issues both professions face while working under managed care.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Managed care initiatives may help to improve the ability of Optomotrists and Ophthalmologists to work together to treat the patient's eye problems.
authors.affiliation: Surgery Service, Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital, Columbia, Missouri, USA.
authors.forename: D L
authors.initials: DL
authors.lastname: Hettler
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007349:Insurance, Health, Reimbursement; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D008329:Managed Care Programs / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009885:Ophthalmology / Q000458:organization & administration; D009907:Optometry / Q000458:organization & administration