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Peer reviewedVerma, Satya B. – Journal of Optometric Education, 1985
The curriculum design, philosophy, and innovation of four programs in geriatric optometry are described: the Pennsylvania College of Optometry and the colleges of Optometry at the State University of New York, University of Alabama at Birmingham, and University of Houston. (MSE)
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations Education, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Geriatrics
Peer reviewedVerma, Satya B. – Journal of Optometric Education, 1982
Although there is some geriatric content in optometry curriculum, such as pathology and diseases associated with aging, the emphasis would be better placed on aging as a normal process. Further education about the elderly population as a whole and further legislation for comprehensive care are needed. (MSE)
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations Education, College Curriculum, Educational Gerontology, Futures (of Society)
