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 WHO THEY ARE 

   DO NOT BECOME OPTOMETRISTS

 WHAT THEY DO 

   Diagnose, manage, and treat conditions and diseases of the human eye and visual system. Examine eyes and visual system, diagnose problems or impairments, prescribe corrective lenses, and provide treatment. May prescribe therapeutic drugs to treat specific eye conditions.

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Maine Optometrists Participate in InfantSEE® Week to Improve Infant Eye and Vision Care
AUGUSTA, Maine, Feb. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Due to the overwhelming number of children with eye and vision problems across the United States, Maine optometrists are devoting appointments throughout the ...
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3D Technology May Be Used to Screen for Vision Problems says Vision Therapy Expert
Optometrists Discover Potential Link between 3D Vision Syndrome and Eye Teaming Disorders.Three-dimensional viewing technologies, such as those in theaters across the country, are often criticized for causing dizziness and discomfort in some individuals. However, some optometrists believeGainesville, VA (PRWEB) February 03, 2012 Three-dimensional viewing technologies, such as those in theaters ...
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Blinded by apathy on eyecare health
ALL opticians, optometrists and opthamologists owe a duty of care to their patients. Seeing that nearsightedness (Myopia) and farsightedness (hyperopia) are becoming more and more prevalent among youths today, many choose to wear contact lenses instead of traditional vision-corrective spectacles.
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Proponents say bill would clarify who can do what to your eyes
HARRISBURG -- Optometrists and ophthalmologists do not see eye to eye on a new bill restricting who can do certain kinds of delicate vision surgery, especially work done with lasers. Many people have trouble distinguishing between the two long, Greek-based medical words that begin with the letter "o."
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Eye tests at center of dispute in Jefferson City
All children entering kindergarten in Missouri public schools are required to get a comprehensive eye examination, but families can opt out, and most do.
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Complaint fails to curb sale of lenses
KUALA LUMPUR: Association of Optometrists consultant Tan Bei Hua says the organisation has lodged a report against the uncontrolled sale of contact lenses to the Ministry of Health.
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Specialist: in St. Petersburg, as in the rest of Russia, in lack of optometrists
Chief ophthalmologist in St. Petersburg Yuriy Astakhov. Illustration: geropharm.ru In St. Petersburg continues growth of eye diseases. As a reporter BakuToday , today, 24 January, at a meeting of City Government in Smolny Chief ophthalmologist city Yuri Astakhov.
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January Is Glaucoma Awareness Month
By Kaylin Krashesky ASHLAND, Ore. -- While it may be gray and dreary outside, optometrists want to make sure we see January clearly. January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month. Glaucoma is the second leading cause of vision loss in the U.S. Optometrists are reminding people to make their annual eye appointments and make sure they are screened for glaucoma. Optometrist Ken Loftus says early ...
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Vision Source® Enters Social Media Space
KINGWOOD, Texas , Jan. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Vision Source®, North America 's largest network of private practice optometrists, has officially entered into the Social Media space.Doctors, Staff, Members ...
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Madeira Optical Optometry Practice in Cincinnati Accommodates Growth and Signs Lease at 7800 Laurel Ave. in Madeira.
The 7800 Laurel address will feature new state-of-the-art eye examination equipment, a second exam lane and a dedicated contact lens room. The optical shop will feature more space for designer eyeglasses, sunglasses and children's eyewear.Cincinnati, OH (PRWEB) February 06, 2012 After 55 years in the same location, Madeira Optical has announced that it will relocate its Optometrists and Optical ...
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