Today, she is a COT for Duke Refractive Services. I am a much better refractionist, I can identify pathology, and I'm more well-rounded and can impart a lot more education to the patients. It was a very good career move, and I'm very happy I did it. Seaber hopes that the program will continue to grow as more outstanding candidates learn about it and decide to apply. She also hopes that as more people become aware of the key role ophthalmic technicians play in quality patient care, they will become interested in supporting the training program philanthropically.
Every patient has the right to have well-trained ophthalmic personnel assisting their physician.
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