| The scope of optometric practice expanded in the 1970s as some states authorized optometrists to treat certain eye diseases with pharmaceuticals. |
| Now, there are only 5,000 optometrists, 15,000 ophthalmic surgeons and 25,000 opticians. |
| Two teams of American optometrists independently tested the association between short sight and nursery lighting. |
| Co-management involves other ophthalmologists or optometrists who see you first and then refer you for surgery. |
| He recommended buying sunglasses from reputable opticians with in-house optometrists, where a simple UV test can be performed. |
| Pennsylvania College's program will be based on a strong biomedical curriculum, similar to programs for physicians, dentists and optometrists. |
