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(or doctor of optometry) is an independent primary health care provider who specializes in the examination, diagnosis, treatment, management and prevention of diseases and disorders of the visual system, the eye and assiciated structures as well as the diagnosis of related systemic conditions. Optometrists today most often complete a Bachelor of Science degree (with very specific requirements) followed by the four year Optometry degree program (6-8 years). ...
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A primary health care professional who can diagnose, manage and treat routine conditions of the human eye.
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American Optometric Association doctors of optometry are highly qualified, trained doctors, on the frontline of eye health and vision care, who examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases and disorders of the eye. In addition to providing eye and vision care, optometrists play a major role in an individual's overall health and well-being by appropriately detecting systemic diseases. Doctors of optometry provide more than two-thirds of all primary eye care in the United States. ...
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Optometrists are licensed to examine eyes, detect eye disease and prescribe eyeglasses and fit contact lenses. In some countries they can also prescribe medications and play a key role in primary eye care.
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Doctors of optometry are licensed, independent healthcare providers who examine, diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the visual system, eyes and associated structures. Optometrists do not perform surgery.
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