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How does one get a referral to an ophthalmologist?
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See below: If your insurance requires a referral, you can get one from your primary care provider - just ask. Otherwise just make an appointment yourself.
Answered 3/5/2013
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Ask your primary: Physician or any other physician that might be treating you to make the referral.
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