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Lorne B. Groom
Lorne B. Groom (May 13, 1919 – July 24, 1994) was an optometrist and political figure in New Brunswick, Canada. He represented Charlotte County in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick from 1952 to 1957 as a Progressive Conservative member. He was born in Bocabec, Charlotte County, New Brunswick, the son of J. M. Groom. During World War II, he served overseas with the Canadian Army, Carleton and York Regiment, rising to the rank of lieutenant. Groom lost both legs during the war. At home, he served as president of the St. Croix Branch of the Canadian Legion. In 1946, Lorne Groom married Ruth Lucille Lindsay. They made their home in St. Stephen where he was a practising optometrist. In the June 10, 1957 Canadian federal election, Groom ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the House of Commons. The Progressive Conservative Party of Canada candidate in the riding of New Brunswick Southwest, he lost to incumbent Wesley Stuart. Lorne Groom died in 1994 and is bur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Optometrist
Optometry is a specialized health care profession that involves examining the eyes and related structures for defects or abnormalities. Optometrists are health care professionals who typically provide comprehensive primary eye care. In the United States and Canada, optometrists are those that hold a Doctor of Optometry degree. They are trained and licensed to practice medicine for eye related conditions, in addition to providing refractive (optical) eye care. In the United Kingdom, optometrists may also practice medicine (and provide refractive care) for eye related conditions. The Doctor of Optometry title can also be used in the UK for those that hold the postgraduate O.D. degree. Within their scope of practice, optometrists are considered physicians and bill medical insurance(s) (example: Medicare) accordingly. Moreover, many participate in academic research for eye related conditions and disease. Optometrists are the only health care professionals with a first professional ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
