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- The effects of Excimer Laser Assisted In-Situ Keratomileusis on Intraocular Pressure Measurements by Goldmann Tonometry -- by Jennifer Ng, O.D., Harue Marsden, O.D., Chang Kim, O.D.
- Comparing 1993 to 1998 Contact Lens Prescribing Trends at a University Clinic -- by Latricia D. Pack, OD
- Limbal Stem Cell Deficiency -- by Roxanne A. Achong, OD
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- Keratoconus in an African-American Population, by Robert Haak, O.D., MBA and Kenneth M. Daniel, O.D., F.A.A.O.
- Assessing The Utility of the Sunsoft Additions Multifocal Fitting Guide, by Sara L. Butterworth, O.D.
- A Preliminary Comparison of Superior and Inferior Silicone Punctal Occlusion in Hydrogen Contact Lens Wearers with Dry Eye Signs and Symptoms by H.Jeffries Ward, O.D.
- Visual Performance Following Laser in Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK) With and Without Tinted Rigid Gas Permeable Contact Lenses, by Lena H. Lee. O.D., Harue J. Marsden, O.D., M.S., and Timothy B. Edrington, O.D., M.S.
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Honors and Awards
In order to give honor and recognition for exceptional service and dedication to optometry and the visual welfare of the public, the American Optometric Association has established several major awards. These are bestowed annually to deserving individuals or groups according to criteria established for the awards.
Here you may view the names of recipients of the Apollo, Distinguished Service, Optometrist of the Year, Paraoptometric of the Year, Young Optometrist of the Year, and Optometric Educator of the Year awards with the year of their honoring.
The National Optometry Hall of Fame is currently administered by Optometry Cares -- the AOA Foundation. Inductees into this honored group are also listed here.