Hindsight_55_1_FINAL.pdf SPECIAL ISSUE: SCOPE EXPANSION HINDSIGHT Journal of Optometry History Publication of the Optometric Historical Society Volume 55 Number 1 Spring 2024 Irvin Borish A. N. Haffner HINDSIGHT: Journal of Optometry History P-ISSN 2374 3271 E-ISSN 2374-328X Spring, 2024 Volume 55, Number 1 Editor: David A. Goss, O.D., PhD School of Optometry Indiana University Bloomington, IN 47405 dgoss@iu.edu Contributing Editors: John Amos, O.D., MS, DOS School of Optometry University of Alabama Birmingham, AL 35233 eyedoc@uab.edu Chair Lilien Vogl, O.D. drvogl@cox.net Editor David A. Goss, O.D., PhD dgoss@iu.edu Members Maria Armandi, O.D. marmandi@salus.edu Taylor Babcock, O.D. tdbabcock@gmail.com Linda Casser, O.D. lcasser@salus.edu Viktoria Davis, O.D. viktoria@davismn.net W. Howard McAlister, O.D., MPH mcal@umsl.edu Raymond I. Myers, O.D. rimyersod@gmail.com Carol Parker, O.D. drparker4564@gmail.com Jennifer Reilly, O.D., MSc reillyj@neco.edu Sara Warsing swarsing28@midwestern.edu Optometry Cares® - The AOA Foundation Molly Brown Program Manager mbrown@aoa.org Hindsight: Journal of Optometry History publishes material on the history of optometry and related topics. As the official publication of the Optometric Historical Society (OHS), a program of Optometry Cares®-The AOA Foundation, Hindsight supports the mission and purpose of the OHS. ON THE COVER The official publication of the OHS, published quarterly since its beginning, was previously titled Newsletter of the Optometric Historical Society, 1970- 1991 (volumes 1-22), and Hindsight: Newsletter of the Optometric Historical Society, 1992-2006 (volumes 22-37). Use of the current title, Hindsight: Journal of Optometry History, began in 2007 with volume 38, number 1. The electronic edition and digital copies of all back issues, indexes, and additional information about the journal are available at: https://scholarworks.iu.edu/journals/index.php/hindsight/issue/archive. Manuscripts can be submitted for publication at the journal website (https:// scholarworks.iu.edu/journals/index.php/hindsight). Alternatively, a Microsoft Word document can be submitted by email to the editor: dgoss@iu.edu. OHS Committee 2024 Drs. Irvin Borish and A. N. Haffner were visionary optometric leaders who helped propel optometric scope expansion. Irvin Borish A.N. Haffner HINDSIGHT: Journal of Optometry History 1 HINDSIGHT Journal of Optometry History Publication of the Optometric Historical Society Volume 55 Number 1 Spring 2024 TABLE OF CONTENTS3 8 28 News 2 Editorials Guest Editorial: Our Proud Optometric Therapeutic Heritage 3 Louis J. Catania O.D., DSc From the Editor: Scope Expansion and Periods of Optometry History 5 David A. Goss, O.D., PhD Articles A History of Scope Expansion in Optometry and its Impact 8 on the Profession John F. Amos, O.D., MS, DOS, and David A. Goss, O.D., PhD The Impact of Military Experience on State Optometric Legislation 25 W. Howard McAlister, O.D., MA, MPH, Jeffrey L. Weaver, O.D., MBA, MS, and Jerry D. Davis, O.D., MS A Brief History of Optometric Co-Management and its Role 28 in Scope Expansion Paul Ajamian, O.D. Thoughts on a Lifetime of Optometric Practice and Changes in 32 Scope of Practice Charles Edmonds, O.D. Reflections on Optometric Scope of Practice Witnessed Over 35 One Clinical Educator’s Career Neil A. Pence, O.D. Book Reviews Book Review: Optometry in Mississippi 1920-2020 37 David A. Goss, O.D., PhD Louis J. Catania, O.D., DSc Drs. Janney, Ramsey, and Casto Paul C. Ajamian, O.D. 32 Charles Edmonds, O.D.