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This special digital reprint of the editions from 1977 to 1996 offers professionals in the field of ophthalmic prosthetics with a single-source reference to the professional literature of the field during that period. Produced in cooperation with the American Society of Ocularists, this high-quality, reprint edition contains all professional articles contained in the original journal issues, as well as an index of articles arranged by subject areas. The Journal of the American Society of Ocularists published articles containing clinical and research information for professionals in the field of ophthalmic prosthetics. The primary emphasis was on ocularistry-the science, art, and craft of making artificial eyes. Additional areas of interest included articles from related professions involved in the goal of rehabilitating the anophthlmic patient, including ophthalmic plastic surgery, patient counseling, anaplastology, and optics. The Journal of the American Society of Ocularists was published from 1972 to 1996. From 1972 to 1980 it was known as Todays Ocularist. A limited number of full sets of the original 6 9 Todays Ocularist (1972-1976) are also available, please see below for additional details. In 1980, the name of the journal was changed to The Journal of the American Society of Ocularists. In 1996 The Journal of the American Society of Ocularists was replaced by the Journal of Ophthalmic Prosthetics, published by ABI Professional Publications.