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Volume 47, 1997, p. vi Editorial 'Books are the legacies that a great genius leaves to mankind, which are delivered down from generation to generation, as presents to the posterity of those who are still unborn.'
The yearly publication of the American Orthoptic Journal is in many ways a celebration of the contributions that our colleagues have made toward the scientific advancement of the field of Orthoptics. The Editor, Thomas D. France, M.D. and Associate Editor, Jacqueline Frank, C. O., should be commended for their diligent work, as they bind together the best scientific research in our profession. Through their efforts, we are provided an invaluable resource as well as a legacy for those who follow in their quest for scientific certainty.
As I begin my term as President of the American Association of Certified Orthoptists, I am filled with optimism. Our profession continues to struggle with the changes brought about by health care reform, and yet we are definitely becoming more adaptable as a group. We are beginning to feel more confident in the fact that we provide a professional service that is very much in demand. We are becoming more progressive in the way we think of our profession and more proactive in the role we play in the managed care arena. However, we are still faced with the problem that we are not certifying enough new orthoptists to fill the vacancies left by our retiring members. The American Orthoptic Council continues to show a great deal of support and flexibility as they explore creating new ways to help orthoptic teaching programs fulfill the basic science requirements needed for accreditation. The Council continues to work diligently toward its goal of expanding the number of orthoptic teaching programs in the United States, while maintaining high standards for certification.
The American Association of Certified Orthoptists (AACO) and the American Orthoptic Council (AOC) have embarked on a joint venture to establish a homepage on the Internet for orthoptics. This homepage will benefit both organizations by increasing public exposure to the field of orthoptics. We will also be able to facilitate the recruitment of qualified students who are interested in a career in the health profession. We are all very excited about the potential impact this increased exposure will have on the future of the Profession of orthoptics.
Jill T. Clark, C.O., President
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