It is really nice to have ODs that give straight answers, thanks guys

[beta chem]

I wanted to thank everyone that has contributed to my threads. My opinion has changed and I am now on the search for a OD near where I live that is like the people I have met here. I'd go to one of you guys but you all are in the south and I could spit to the canadian border.

beta chem

[chip anderson]

Dear Beta Chem:

Unless I am mistaken most of us are dispensing opticians not O.D.'s.

Optician: Anyone who has anything to do with the sale, manufacture or distribution of optical products.

Dispensing Optician: An optician who measures, fits , etc.. eyewear to the public (as opposed to those in the lab or doing work that is not individually prepared for the visual correction of an individual.

O.D., An optometrist, originally a refracting optician. One who measures the correction and strength of an eye for eyeglasses. Of late attempting to become some sort of dentist for the eye, doing some treatment and medication.

Ophthalmologist: Physician specializing in the eye. Of late many are also trying to add optical merchandising to the repertoire.

[beta chem]

Hello Chip,

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"Unless I am mistaken most of us are dispensing opticians not O.D.'s."

You all still know alot about the eyecare industry and that is what I was looking for. Once again thanks.

beta chem