visit to the optometrist

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visit to the optometrist : 

visit to the optometrist Mrs. Bush’s

What’s an optometrist? : 

What’s an optometrist? You might hear an optometrist called an “eye doctor.” Optometrists specialize in diagnosing and solving vision problems. They prescribe glasses and contact lenses for this. A Doctor of Optometry is called an “O.D.” Opthalmologists are medical doctors (M.D.s) who specialize in diseases of the eye. You can read more about them on www.aoa.org.

Mrs. Bush’s optometrist is in Clarksville : 

Mrs. Bush’s optometrist is in Clarksville His name is Dr. Bart Lynn Here is his office website: www.radisheyecare.com By clicking on the link you can visit their “virtual” practice!

The first thing that happens is PAPERWORK! : 

The first thing that happens is PAPERWORK! Even though I am an established patient, I have to double-check the information they have about my insurance, residence, health history, etc. Health history can be very important in diagnosing problems with the eyes. Can you guess why?

After that the Paraoptometric checks my glasses and vision : 

After that the Paraoptometric checks my glasses and vision Paraoptometrics are allied health personnel who assist optometrists by pre-testing, contact lens fitting and instruction, and vision therapy as well as chair-side assisting and front office procedures.

The Pre-testing room has lots of equipment : 

The Pre-testing room has lots of equipment

The Pre-testing room has lots of equipment : 

The Pre-testing room has lots of equipment

The lensometer does a pre-test of a patient’s vision : 

The lensometer does a pre-test of a patient’s vision

The Optomap checks the retina : 

The Optomap checks the retina

The slitlamp is used to diagnose problems with the cornea, tear ducts, and eyelids : 

The slitlamp is used to diagnose problems with the cornea, tear ducts, and eyelids

Optometrists also look for signs of glaucoma. : 

Optometrists also look for signs of glaucoma.

Next the vision is checked with a phoropter : 

Next the vision is checked with a phoropter

The standard eye test is performed and then vision is checked with the phoropter : 

The standard eye test is performed and then vision is checked with the phoropter

The optometrist turns the dials until the correct prescription is found : 

The optometrist turns the dials until the correct prescription is found

The optician checks the prescription and helps the patient order contacts or glasses. : 

The optician checks the prescription and helps the patient order contacts or glasses.

The optician checks the prescription and helps the patient order contacts or glasses. : 

The optician checks the prescription and helps the patient order contacts or glasses.

The prescription comes in within a few weeks and the optician checks the new prescription to make sure it works. : 

The prescription comes in within a few weeks and the optician checks the new prescription to make sure it works.