Researchers on Wavefront Optics, Central Vision Loss Earn Professional Awards

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Larry N. Thibos, PhD, FAAO, and Susana T.L. Chung, OD, PhD, FAAO, received the Charles F. Prentice Medal and the Glenn A. Fry Award, respectively, during the annual awards ceremony at the 2012 American Academy of Optometry meeting.

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