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Optometry and ophthalmology relations in managed care
1Surgery Service, Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital, Columbia, Missouri, USA.
Journal of the American Optometric Association
|August 24, 1999
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.