NUCC taxonomy code
Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist
152WC0802X
IndividualEye and Vision Services Providers
- Grouping
- Eye and Vision Services Providers
- Classification
- Optometrist
- Specialization
- Corneal and Contact Management
Definition
The professional activities performed by an Optometrist related to the fitting of contact lenses to an eye, ongoing evaluation of the cornea's ability to sustain successful contact lens wear, and treatment of any external eye or corneal condition which can affect contact lens wear.
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