30 years of optometry: Highlights with Drs. Bowling and Brown

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Editor Emeritus Ernie Bowling, OD, FAAO, talks with Editorial Advisory Board member Michael Brown, OD, MHS-CL, FAAO, about a range of topics. The two are classmates celebrating their 30th year practicing optometry. Dr. Brown discusses his interest in access to care, the role of telemedicine in optometry, and the fact that anyone can write.

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