News Analysis
How and Why to Get Behind Health Exchanges
It took more than two decades for optometrists to achieve drug prescribing rights. Now, ODs face another challenge: not getting shut out of Obamacare.
02/15/2013
Will the Sunshine Act Shine a Bright Light or Cast a Dim Shadow?
From invasion-of-privacy issues to the benefits of greater transparency, sweeping changes may result from this new federal regulation.
01/15/2013
The High Cost of Poor Vision
The United States spends more than $50 billion a year on vision problems—and the prevalence and the costs to care for these conditions are rising fast. What can be done?
01/17/2008
Giant Weed Causes Blindness
09/06/2002
SHould This Child Have an Eye Exam?
A debate is raging whether children’s vision exams are necessary or affordable as a mandated public health policy.
03/15/2002
Optometry Under Fire
Because the profession has gained so much, does organized medicine have optometry in its sights?
01/14/2002
Optometry School Applications Drop 25%
It follows a trend similar to all other schools for the health professions.
08/16/2001
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