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Originally Posted by Carl in Tampa
Mikeod,
I thought my post would probably offend some retired optometrist. Note that I did not concur with the original poster that optometrists were classed as "eye glass salespeople."
You undoubtedly did a lot of good for a lot of people, particularly with glaucoma screenings, because if you had not done the preliminary screenings to identify potential problems, the people might never have sought medical treatment. I applaud you for that.
However, I remain steadfast that when I go for an eye examination I want it done by a medical doctor who is an eye specialist. That is my position.
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As I posted in my response, I would never discourage anyone from visiting the eyecare professional they feel is best for their particular needs. My intent was to clarify the vast difference in the training and capability of today's optometrist vs. years ago.
Best to you.