How do they match: Optometrists

  • Consult with and refer patients to ophthalmologist or other health care practitioner if additional medical treatment is determined necessary.
  • Prescribe medications to treat eye diseases if state laws permit.
  • Provide patients undergoing eye surgeries, such as cataract and laser vision correction, with pre- and post-operative care.

  • Develop medical treatment plans.
  • Prescribe medications.
  • Prescribe assistive medical devices or related treatments.