Newcomb R D, Potter J W
J Am Optom Assoc. 1979 Aug;50(8):881-7.
408 conditions affecting the visual system of patients presenting in the optometry clinic of the Birmingham Veterans Administration Medical Center (BVAMC) were referred to other providers within the medical center for care outside the scope of optometric responsibility. Rates of compliance and confirmation are given for nine major categories of eye problems, and the data is analyzed on the basis of age, visual acuity, type of consultation and disposition. Pertinent literature citations are provided.
在伯明翰退伍军人管理局医疗中心（BVAMC）验光诊所就诊的患者中，有408种影响视觉系统的病症被转介至医疗中心内的其他医疗服务提供者处，以接受超出验光职责范围的治疗。文中给出了九大类眼部问题的转诊依从率和确诊率，并根据年龄、视力、会诊类型和处置情况对数据进行了分析。同时还提供了相关文献引用。
