The Wechsler and George Mertz Contact Lens Residency Award is offered to an optometric resident who is a member of the (AAO). Students currently serving in an advanced practice contact lens residency program at a North American school or college of optometry are encouraged to apply.
10.01.26
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$2,000
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Who may apply: Member of the Resident of the U.S. Attending school in North America Optometrist in a residency program in contact lens field
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