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Which doctor should i go to for contacts when i have a scar in my cornea? cornea specialist, optometrist, or ophthalmologist?
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Depends: Cornea specialists are ophthalmologists, but not all ophthalmologists fit contact lenses. If you have a question about scar or its treatment, see an ophthalmologist. If you just want contacts, you can see ophthalmologists or optometrists for contact lens fitting.
Answered 7/7/2015
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