dleab said:
Thanks to all for your replies. I certainly mean no disrespect to you O.D.s out there (and I'm sorry for using D.O. to refer to ophthalmologists)--my ignorance there.
I'm satisfied with my eyecare. I plan to get a checkup from from O.D. every year just as he requested. My eyes are too precious to screw around with when it comes to skipping exams. I can also assure you I'll be replacing my 2-week Acuvue 2's with fresh ones at the prescribed intervals, or whenever I feel like a fresh pair--whichever is SOONER. Again, my eyes are more important that any $13 box of contacts.
Also, on another note, my friend who's an O.D. (at least I attended her graduation at Southern College of Opt.) recently found a brain tumor in a routine exam and referred her patient to an oncologist--probably saved her life. She had been going to her regular M.D. (general practicioner) for months trying different headache and migraine remedies. Thought I'd share a good story about someone who is certainly giving O.D. a good name.
Thanks alot, folks.
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