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What medical doctor fills eyesglass and contact lens prescriptions?
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∙ 11y ago
The medical Doctor Who can perform examinations and write prescriptions for eyeglasses and contact lenses is an Ophthalmologist. These doctor's are MDs and have attended medical school and may perform certain eye surgeries.
Optometrists can also perform eye exams and write prescriptions for contact lenses. These eye doctors are ODs and have completed 4 year post graduate degrees.
Lastly, just for clarity, an Optician is someone who is technical trained in eye care and can assist an Optometrist or Ophthalmologist but is not permitted to write contact lenses prescriptions.
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