Computers in optometric education

The use of computers in the educational process is rapidly changing with emphasis now being given on the use of computers in improving the education process, primarily through computer aided instruction (CAI). A number of optometric faculty have developed CAI packages both for class and lab instruction and for simulation of clinical care. These activities are only a small part of what computers can do to enhance the educational process as the faculties and colleges need to emphasize the use of computing for both educational and information uses. The potential of improving the way students learn and deal with information is there, but the extent of the impact may not be apparent for a number of years.