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Optometrists primarily refract (fit) eye glasses and contacts. They also can diagnose many eye diseases but in most states are not allowed to treat eye diseases.
Opthalmologists are physicians who then specialize in treatments and surgery of the eyes. They too refract (fit) eyeglasses.
Many eye clinics have both O.D. (Doctor of Optometry) and M.D. or D.O. (opthalmologists) but many of both professions practice independently.
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Where can an optometrist work?
anywhere, but they typically work in their own building.
Doctor Who is related with eye is called?
ophthamologist
What does the medical abbreviation oph mean?
Ophthamologist
How many hours does an optometrist work?
They usually work about 40-50 hours a week.
How do you use the word optometrist in a sentence?
you were optometrist at your girlfriend.
How do you say optometrist is french?
an optometrist is 'un opticien' in French.
What is the word for one who measures vision?
An optometrist measures vision needs.
When did Tom Little - optometrist - die?
Tom Little - optometrist - died in 2010.
What type of work is done by an Optometrist?
An optometrist is an doctor that is responsible for providing a diagnosis for eye problems and delivers treatment for the eyes. These doctors provide prescriptions, conduct eye examinations, and deliver pre- and post- surgical care for the eyes.
Can an opthamologist give injectible drugs?
Yes, an ophthamologist is an MD who has had additional training in diseases of th eye.
Can an optometrist and a non optometrist open up an business in North Carolina?
An optometrist and a non-optometrist can open up a business in North Carolina. Before a person opens up a business, they need to make sure that they get a business license.
What grade must be completed to become an optometrist?
You must complete all grades to become an optometrist. To become an optometrist you must take many classes and pass.
