Issues for optometrists relating to interprofessional relations in a hospital and medical center

Managed care and the changes in the health care system are golden opportunities for the optometric profession. There is a major role for optometry in the medical center and there is a major role for optometry in the various managed health care programs. Optometry is well positioned as a primary health care profession. The leaders of this noble profession must be on the alert and plan and work diligently to include optometry in all aspects of the ever-changing health care system.