History of Optometry

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ISBN: 9781025718637

E E Arrington

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English

Tradd Street Press
14 February 2026

History of medicine; Ophthalmology; History of science

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""History of Optometry"" by E. E. Arrington offers a comprehensive and foundational account of the evolution of vision care and the professionalization of the optometric field. Written by a significant figure in the movement for optometric recognition, this work chronicles the transition from simple spectacle-peddling to a specialized branch of health science dedicated to ocular health and visual efficiency.

The text explores the technical advancements in lens grinding and instrumentation alongside the legislative and educational struggles that defined the early 20th-century optometric landscape. Arrington provides detailed insights into the development of diagnostic techniques and the establishment of professional standards that sought to distinguish optometrists from both opticians and medical doctors. By documenting the legal battles and the formation of professional associations, the author highlights the collective effort required to secure public trust and legal status for the profession.

As an essential historical record, this book serves as a primary source for understanding the social and scientific factors that shaped modern eye care. It is a valuable resource for students of medical history, practicing optometrists, and those interested in the history of science and professional regulation. ""History of Optometry"" remains a testament to the dedication of the pioneers who championed the importance of visual hygiene and the scientific correction of sight.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

By: E E Arrington
Imprint: Tradd Street Press
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 13mm
Weight: 340g
ISBN: 9781025718637
ISBN 10: 1025718631
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 14 February 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active