Presenters from AAOpt26's research symposium share their findings, applications for optometric practice, and goals for future study.
|Videos|February 14, 2022
Open Your Eyes: Pediatric Eye Care with Dr. Caroline DeBenedictis part 2
Author(s)Kerry Gelb, OD, Brooke Henson, Editor
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Dr. Caroline DeBenedictis is a board certified Ophthalmologist. She specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of all pediatric eye conditions, from complex disease to common eye problems, as well as skilled care for strabismus in patients of any age.
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