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LeeAnn Barrett, O.D.
Executive Director
Missouri Optometric Association
100 E. High Street
Suite 301
Jefferson City, MO
65101
P: 573/635-6151
F: 573/635-7989
info@moeyecare.org
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Future of Eye Care
Q: What will the future bring in eye care?
A: Times change. Each day brings new developments, discoveries and responsibilities in the delivery of health care. Medical technology and training are continually developing to meet the expanding needs of the patient and make it possible to administer health care more effectively. New medications, new therapies and new technologies encourage optometrists to keep up with these changes to better serve their patients. Optometrists, like other health professionals are required to obtain continuing education to maintain their license.
Research and development in the eye care field is progressing at a rapid pace. Many exciting breakthroughs are on the horizon. Whatever the future may bring, doctors of optometry will continue to give their patients the highest level of primary eye care using their ever-increasing awareness of new insights and developments. Preserving the health of your eyes and enhancing your vision will always be optometry's goal.
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