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Under the Eye and Vision Service Providers; Technician/Technologist the Ocularist definition changed to: Ocularist An ocularist is a thoroughly trained professional skilled in the art of fitting, painting, and fabricating custom ocular prostheses. In addition to creating custom ocular prostheses, and providing long-term care through periodic examinations, an ocularist provides the patient with complete instructions on the care and maintenance of their prosthesis. Source: American Society of Ocularists, www.ocularist.org |
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Under the Eye and Vision Service Providers; Technician/Technologist the Optician definition changed to: Optician Opticians help fit eyeglasses and contact lenses, following prescriptions from Ophthalmologists and Optometrists. They also help customers decide which eyeglass frame or contact lenses to buy. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, www.bls.gov. |
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Under the Eye and Vision Service Providers; Technician/Technologist the Orthoptist definition changed to: Orthoptist An orthoptist is an allied health professional skilled in evaluation and treatment of children and adults with eye movement difficulties. Their specialty is strabismus, amblyopia, and double vision. Source: American Association of Certified Orthoptists, www.orthoptics.org |