A person with specialized training in the diagnosis and correction of visual problems. An cannot prescribe drugs or perform surgery; holds a degree of Doctor of Optometry (DO), optometry, ophthalmologist.
A practitioner concerned with problems of vision. Optometrists examine the eyes and related structures to determine the presence of any abnormality, and prescribe and adapt lenses or other optical aids. They do not prescribe drugs, make definitive diagnosis of or treat eye diseases, or perform surgery. An accredited doctor of optometry degree requires a minimum of two years of pre-optometry college education and four years of professional training in a school of optometry. The degree and an optometry board examination are required by all States for licensure for the practice of optometry. Effective October 30, 1972, a State which previously covered optometric services under Medicaid, and which, in its Medicaid formal plan, specifically provides coverage for eye care under physicians’ services which an optometrist is licensed to perform, must reimburse such care whether provided by a physician or an optometrist. Optometrists thus may not be excluded as potential providers in these States.
Mainly US a person who specialises in testing eyes and prescribing lenses.
A health professional who specializes in screening for and diagnosing vision problems and may prescribe glasses or contact lenses as needed. The lenses themselves are generally ground and fit by an optician. Not physicians, optometrists refer to ophthalmologists any eye problems that may need to be treated with drugs or surgery.
Specialist in the testing of visual function and in the diagnosis and nonsurgical treatment of eye conditions.
A professional trained to diagnose and correct focusing errors of the eyes. Optometrists graduate from a school of optometry and hold a doctor of optometry (OD) degree. The scope of optometry practice is regulated by state law. In all states, optometrists examine eyes and prescribe glasses or contact lenses to correct focusing problems. In some states, optometrists can also prescribe medication to treat certain eye diseases. Optometrists do not perform surgery.
A doctor of optometry (OD); a primary health care provider who practices optometry (trained to prescribe eyeglasses and contact lenses, examine eyes, and detect diseases), as regulated and permitted by state laws.
A healthcare practitioner specializing in the evaluation, examination, and assessment of ocular health is commonly referred to as an optometrist. Their expertise lies in the comprehensive examination of the eyes to detect potential diseases and visual disorders. Additionally, they possess the competence to prescribe corrective lenses and administer vision therapy as part of their treatment approach. In several states, optometrists hold licenses that grant them the authority to utilize diagnostic and therapeutic medications for the management and treatment of specific ocular conditions.