Kirk L. Smick, OD, FAAO

As the author follows the Republican presidential debates, he is constantly reminded of how increasing governmental regulations are affecting his entire life.

The author describes peoples' and organizations' service to the industry.

Although our practices today are very different because of legalized scope expansion and upgraded education, we are still optometrists interested in providing and preserving vision as our number one mandate.

Most meetings have a footprint, something that they can be identified with.