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2. Eye care professional - Wikipedia

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   Ophthalmologist. Ophthalmology (/ˌɒfθælˈmɒlədʒi/ OFF-thal-MOL-ə-jee) is a surgical subspecialty within medicine that handles the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders. [1][2] Ophthalmologists are physicians (M.D./D.O/have a doctorate in medicine) that undergo subspecialty training in medical and surgical eye care. [3]

3. Optometry - Wikipedia

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   Hospital, Clinic, Laboratory. Optometry is a specialized health care profession that involves examining the eyes and related structures for defects or abnormalities. Optometrists are health care professionals who typically provide comprehensive eye care. In the United States and Canada, optometrists are those that hold a Doctor of Optometry degree.

4. Allied health professions - Wikipedia

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   The organization of International Chief Health Professions Officers (ICHPO) [3] developed a widely-used definition of the allied health professions: Allied Health Professions are a distinct group of health professionals who apply their expertise to prevent disease transmission, diagnose, treat and rehabilitate people of all ages and all specialties.

5. Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly - Wikipedia

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   t. e. Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) are programs within the United States that provide comprehensive health services for individuals age 55 and over who are sufficiently frail to be categorized as " nursing home eligible" by their state's Medicaid program. [ 1 ] The ultimate goal of PACE programs is to keep eligible older ...

6. Eyeglass prescription - Wikipedia

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   An eyeglass prescription is an order written by an eyewear prescriber, such as an optometrist, that specifies the value of all parameters the prescriber has deemed necessary to construct and/or dispense corrective lenses appropriate for a patient. If an eye examination indicates that corrective lenses are appropriate, the prescriber generally ...

7. Optician - Wikipedia

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   An optician is an individual who fits eyeglasses or contact lenses by filling a refractive prescription from an optometrist or ophthalmologist. [ 1 ] They are able to translate and adapt ophthalmic prescriptions, dispense products, and work with accessories. [ 2 ] There are several specialties within the field.