§ 3003 Optometrist Licensing Definition

• •An optometrist is someone who checks your eyes and gives you glasses or contacts.
• •They must have a special license from the state to do this job.
• •The license shows they know how to take care of your eyes properly.

You go to the eye doctor to get new glasses.

The person helping you must have a license from the state to be called an optometrist. This means they passed tests and know how to check your eyes and give you the right glasses.