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Would an optometrist refer me to an opthamologist if they saw something concerning? would they be able to recognize an issue that needed to be checked
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Yes and maybe: An optometrist will refer a patient to an opthalmologist if something is seen that the optometrist does not treat. Most optometrists will recognize a disease process and refer if needed.
Answered 2/18/2014
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