Paving the Way for Continued Advancements in Evidence-Based Vision Care
Dr. Elise Harb from the Herbert Wertheim School of Optometry & Vision Science co-authored a guest editorial in the Optometry and Vision Science (OVS) journal. The editorial discusses an exciting joint educational program between the AAO and the Cochrane Eyes and Vision (US) Group. The editorial, "Empowering optometrists with evidence: The American Academy of Optometry and Cochrane Eyes and Vision Educational Program," states that, "As the world grapples with an overwhelming influx of data, the need for evidence-informed health care has never been more critical."
Through comprehensive training and mentorship in systematic reviews, the program’s first cohort tackled critical topics like glaucoma treatment adherence and contact lens safety in children. Berkeley’s Dr. Debora Lee Chen was the first author on "Interventions for improving adherence to amblyopia treatment in children." This initiative has proven invaluable in fostering a collaborative learning environment and enhancing the clinical impact of optometrists across the field!
Learn more at: https://optometry.berkeley.edu/ovs-editorial-co-authored-by-dr-harb/