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. 2002;15(43):33-6.

The role of optometry in vision 2020

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The role of optometry in vision 2020

Editors:Brien A Holden et al. Community Eye Health. 2002.
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Vision restored! Photo: Pak Sang Lee
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Eye examination by an ICEE optometrist in a remote location in East Timor Photo: Brien Holden
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Bifocal spectacles make a difference in Jamaica Photo: Murray McGavin

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