Optometrists
Newman (2012) suggests that optometrists should seriously consider the effects of the improvements made in the contact lens industry as they create vision correction plans for younger generations. In other words, optometrists are being asked to develop a more intimate relationship with both their practice and patients. The article argues that recent studies prove that this population is at no additional health risk, just as satisfied, and just as capable of caring for their lenses as other populations. The writing investigated several different studies with very diverse purposes. The author reflects on personal experiences and the results from recent studies to discuss lens options and the importance of educating the patient as optometrists
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Because this was most often a one-time action, the title was of the utmost importance and set the tone for what was to follow. Much in the same way, the author does an excellent job introducing the writing with the title, Children and Contact Lenses: Where Do They Fit into the Spectrum of Care? It wholly portrays the author’s purpose for the writing.
The one and only visual, a table summarizing the recent studies on children and contact lenses, is useful to the reader. It gives a clear and concise picture of the information referenced by the author, therefore, demonstrating the argument. The illustration effectively lists each study, it’s purpose, and the outcome in an alternate colored format; however, it does not include the two additional studies on orthokeratology and aphakia.
Given that the information targets multiple audiences, additional reviews by the audience of the author’s writing might convey some very different feelings about the usefulness of the information depending on which reader is reading the material. Most parents may view the information as informative and helpful while optometrists might view it as either an opportunity to expand their knowledge or just another way to add more to their
Because this was most often a one-time action, the title was of the utmost importance and set the tone for what was to follow. Much in the same way, the author does an excellent job introducing the writing with the title, Children and Contact Lenses: Where Do They Fit into the Spectrum of Care? It wholly portrays the author’s purpose for the writing.
The one and only visual, a table summarizing the recent studies on children and contact lenses, is useful to the reader. It gives a clear and concise picture of the information referenced by the author, therefore, demonstrating the argument. The illustration effectively lists each study, it’s purpose, and the outcome in an alternate colored format; however, it does not include the two additional studies on orthokeratology and aphakia.
Given that the information targets multiple audiences, additional reviews by the audience of the author’s writing might convey some very different feelings about the usefulness of the information depending on which reader is reading the material. Most parents may view the information as informative and helpful while optometrists might view it as either an opportunity to expand their knowledge or just another way to add more to their