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Optometry Info/An Optometrist Knows Your Eyes Inside & Out. Print This Page
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What is an optometrist

An Optometrist is a health professional who is trained to examine, diagnose, treat and prevent diseases and disorders of the eyes and visual system.
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Medically Necessary Services

Medically Necessary optometric services include: Monitoring for diabetes and glaucoma, Retinal detachment, defects and diseases, Eye infections or injuries, Inflammation of the eyelid, Foreign objects in your eye, Sudden changes in vision, Pre and Post-op
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