An optometrist specializes in treating the health of the eye, orbit, and visual systems. Optometrists primarily provide vision health care, perform routine comprehensive eye exams and vision checks, and provide a prescription for contacts and glasses. However, unlike ophthalmologists, optometrists do not perform major eye surgeries such as cataract surgery. Instead, optometrists provide non-surgical medical health care of diseases and conditions that affect the eye. In some states, optometrists are also able to medically perform laser procedures and other minor ocular surgical procedures.
The main duties of an Optometrist include:
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