title: A short history of the Australian College of Optometry 1940-2015.
abstract: This paper gives an account of the history of the Australian College of Optometry from its foundation in 1940 and its achievements in optometric education, research and clinical service over the ensuing 75 years.
authors.affiliation: Department of Optometry and Vision Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Australia.
authors.forename: Barry L
authors.initials: BL
authors.lastname: Cole
mesh_terms: D001315:Australia; D004501:Education, Medical / Q000266:history*; D049673:History, 20th Century; D049674:History, 21st Century; D006801:Humans; D009907:Optometry / Q000193:education / Q000266:history*; D014495:Universities / Q000266:history*