Service provided by an Optometrist
- Examine eyes for health and vision problems
- Diagnose and treat eye disease
- Detect and identify general health problems manifested in the eye (like diabetes)
- Coordinate care with other health care providers to track diseases like diabetes and high blood pressure
- Diagnose and treat glaucoma
- Diagnose cataracts; coordinate with eye surgeon; provide post-operative care
- Remove foreign bodies from the eye
- Treat eye injuries and arrange for surgical care if needed
- Prescribe glasses and contact lenses
- Prescribe glasses or other devices for specialized vision needs like hunting, computer work, etc.
- Work with athletes to improve eye/hand coordination