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Isnt it about time you can visit the opticians without ophthalmologist first?
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Depends: If i want a good house, i go to an architect who studied design & material use & can incorporate it in a workable design. Although a carpenter might put up a great house on their own, i would not expect it to be of equal quality. The analogy is simple, optometrists & ophthalmologists study design & materials while opticians translate the designs/rx into proper frames & fit.
Answered 8/16/2012
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No: An optician is not trained to do an eye exam to determine what prescription you may need.
Answered 3/26/2013
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