NUCC taxonomy code
Contact Lens Fitter
156FC0801X
IndividualEye and Vision Services Providers
- Grouping
- Eye and Vision Services Providers
- Classification
- Technician/Technologist
- Specialization
- Contact Lens Fitter
Definition
An optician or other ancillary support staff person who, where authorized by state law and trained or certified to do so, may fit or dispense contact lenses to a patient based on the prescription of an optometrist or medical physician.
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