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an optometrist has a three year doctrate, but they are not a fully licensed phsyician like someone with an MD or a DO. They are not allowed to do surgery and are limited in their practice. They do eye exams and can prescribe corrective lenses. Opticians just fit people for glasses, they don’t do any exams.
