Modified codes 7/3/2023

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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