Pay better attention to patients' eyes by listening

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In today's rush-rush healthcare environment, many times medical professionals don't take the time to listen.

"All of a sudden, that's giving me answers instead of me just saying, 'Here is your renewed contact lens prescription, see you next year,'" Dr. Marsden said.

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EnVision Summit cofounder and program chair Dr Bonnie Henderson chats about collaborative eye care
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