• Journal of Korean Ophthalmic Optics Society
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• v.13 no.4
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• pp.1-8
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• 2008

Purpose: We investigated opticians' and the public (including optometry students) opinions about university/college affiliated optical shops. Methods: Opinions about the university/college affiliated optical shops, their positive or negative effects, services range, how to obtain their operation cost, and so on were asked to 50 opticians and 51 public people (including optometry students) by a questionnaire survey, being statistically analysed. Results: Most respondents answered positive opinions about the university/college affiliated optical shops, anticipating better eye test ability of Koean optometry graduates through improved clinical education. Conclusions: The university/college affiliated optical shops are expected to contribute to clinical education and research in Korea. Legal revisions and efforts of each university/college are required.