"Optometrists" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
Qualified professionals trained in primary eye and vision care, including measurement of visual abilities, diagnosing disorders of the visual system and provision of treatment such as prescriptions for correction of visual defects with lenses or glasses and vision therapy.
| Descriptor ID |
D000072162
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| MeSH Number(s) |
M01.526.485.725 N02.360.725
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| 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Optometrists" by people in Profiles.
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Comparison of Outcomes of Laser Trabeculoplasty Performed by Optometrists vs Ophthalmologists in Oklahoma. JAMA Ophthalmol. 2016 Oct 01; 134(10):1095-1101.