Pacific University College of Optometry's Evolving History

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Sandhya Shekar, MS
Karen To, BS

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The College of Optometry at Pacific University in Oregon began operations in 1945. This paper celebrates the 75th anniversary of Pacific University College of Optometry (PUCO) by discussing its history, its accomplishments, and its current activities.

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Shekar, S., & To, K. (2020). Pacific University College of Optometry’s Evolving History. Hindsight: Journal of Optometry History, 51(4), 96–100. https://doi.org/10.14434/hindsight.v51i4.31669
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