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Please explain who does the eye test, are they optometrist, opticians or opthalmologist?

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Dr. Tim Conrad answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Yes: Optometrists and ophthalmologists do eye examinations. Opticians do not - they deal with the glasses and sometimes, contact lenses.

Dr Jackson agreed

Answered 6/29/2013

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