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| For Optometrists . . . | | Who is my optometrist? |
| Check CE | | | He is a Doctor of Optometry licensed and trained to determine powers of vision and write contact
lens and eyeglass prescriptions |
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| Newsletter | | She most likely is licensed as a Therapeutic Optometrist and an Optometric Glaucoma Specialist |
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| Optometry Defined | | Your Therapeutic Optometrist treats eye disorders and disease, prescribes medication, and may provide pre and post-op care for laser surgery |
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| Filing a Complaint | |
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| Table of Contents | | Your Optometric Glaucoma Specialist is a Therapeutic Optometrist licensed to treat glaucoma |
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| For Applicants . . . | |
| Applying for License | | Your optometrist may perform vision therapy and diagnose and treat low vision |
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| License Verification | | What is the Optometry Board? |
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| Public Information | | A state agency authorized by the Texas Optometry Act to regulate the practice
of optometry. The Optometry Act requires the Board to carefully screen applicants for an optometry license, insure that optometrists are eligible to renew their license
on an annual basis, set fees, and investigate complaints. The Board has adopted rules to explain and enforce state law. |
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| Copyright 1997 - 2013 TOB |
| Last Updated: 05/07/2013 |
| Board Contact: Chris.Kloeris@mail.capnet.state.tx.us |
| Website URL: http://www.tob.state.tx.us |
| Telephone Number: 512-305-8500 |
| FAX Number: 512-305-8501 |
| Texas Optometry Board |
| 333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 2-420 |
| Austin, TX 78701-3942 |
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