Why you should choose an Independent Eye Care Professional
Published: 2006-08-3
Independent Eye Care Professionals...are not financially tied to the optical products (e.g., frames and lenses) they sell like several of the vertically integrated retail outlets and mass merchandising store are. This frees the Independent Eye Care Professional to focus on you and what is best for you, rather than what is best for the corporate bottom line.
Summary of Common Independent Eye Care Professionals
THE OPHTHALMOLOGIST...
is a physician specializing in the medical and surgical treatment of eye disorders, vision
measurements for glasses (refraction), eye muscle exercises (orthoptics), and prevention and care for blindness. They may write prescriptions, sell hardware and even dispense eyeglasses and contacts.
measurements for glasses (refraction), eye muscle exercises (orthoptics), and prevention and care for blindness. They may write prescriptions, sell hardware and even dispense eyeglasses and contacts.
THE OPTOMETRIST...
is a doctor (O.D.) who is trained to diagnose, manage, and treat a multitude of visual and ocular health-related conditions. They prescribe optical hardware (glasses and contacts), vision therapy, medications and in some states perform certain surgical procedures. They may sell and dispense optical hardware.
THE OPTICIAN...
makes, adjusts, sells and dispenses optical hardware based upon refraction prescriptions provided by ophthalmologists and optometrists.
Annual Eye Exams are IMPORTANT
Have your eyes examined annually before non-symptomatic eye conditions rob you of your sight (e.g., glaucoma and macular degeneration). Annual exams also provide early detection of signs of serious health conditions, such as diabetes and hypertension.
Have your eyes examined annually before non-symptomatic eye conditions rob you of your sight (e.g., glaucoma and macular degeneration). Annual exams also provide early detection of signs of serious health conditions, such as diabetes and hypertension.
So to see the best possible...make the time every year
"See Clearly, Check Yearly".
Author: Sweep Optical