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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)
