Viewpoint: 60 Years: A Legacy of Optometric Learning

Paging through the past, I was particularly taken by the first issue’s “View” section, where the then publishers posed a series of questions.

By: Jennifer Kirby, managing editor

Optometric Management September 2, 2025 Vol 60(7), Issue September 2025 Page(s): 4

5 Key Takeaways

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Optometric Management (OM) celebrates its 60th anniversary, reflecting on its evolution since its first issue in 1965.
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The publication has consistently aimed to entertain, inform, and help optometrists improve their practices over the decades.
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OM's content has evolved to include both clinical topics and business management strategies, highlighting their interdependence.
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Key articles from 2025 demonstrate OM's commitment to providing practical tips for implementing advances in optometric care.
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The anniversary marks a commitment to continue supporting private-practice optometrists with essential knowledge for success.

Sarah Fackler

Affiliations: Ophthalmology Management

Specialties: Ophthalmology

Bio: Sarah Fackler writes for Ophthalmology Management and Optometric Management, covering topics relevant to ophthalmology practices and the eye care workforce. Her reporting includes coverage of the 2025 American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting, including practice management strategies for retaining and attracting qualified team members.

managing editor

Managing Editor

Affiliations: Optometric Management

Bio: Sarah Fackler serves as managing editor at Optometric Management. In this role, she writes and edits coverage for the publication, including reporting on clinical updates in optometry such as new medications for dry eye disease and presbyopia presented at major meetings including SECO.

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