A 42-year-old member asked:
can you tell me, if i am 17, can i go to the optometrist by myself?
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Dr. Kristina McCaughtry answered
20 years experience Obstetrics and Gynecology
Depends on symptoms: Not all pain you feel is ovarian cyst pain. You can start by seeing your family practice doctor and he/she can help you determine what you need to evaluate your symptoms.
Answered on Jul 23, 2013
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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
24 years experience Psychiatry
If you have: Blood shot eyes, dry mouth ; wreak of the smell of cannabis - your optometrist may suspect cannabis use.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Richard Bensinger answered
51 years experience Ophthalmology
Yes: Optometrists are very keen to sell eyeglasses and contacts and will encourage you to purchase them after the examination. The prescription is at the ... Read More
A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Todd Purkiss answered
16 years experience Ophthalmology
Training: An optometrist must complete optometry school (4 years) after college. Additional residency training can then be pursued (typically 1 year). An ophtha ... Read More
A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Ham answered
26 years experience Ophthalmology
Training: Both have a college degree. An optometrist has 3-4 years of eye training allowing them to diagnose and treat many eye conditions as well as prescribe ... Read More
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