Introduction

What does an optometrist do?

Optometrists provide primary vision care for most Americans who wear glasses or contact lenses.

Your optometrist

• examines your eyes for vision problems
• examines your eyes to diagnose diseases of the eye .
• prescribes eyeglasses and contact lenses .
• provides glasses and contacts.
• monitors eye health for contact lens wearers.
• prescribes drugs to treat some eye diseases.
• removes foreign bodies from the eye
• provides pre- and post-operative care for lasik and cataract surgery
• refers patients for additional medical care if he diagnoses eye conditions caused by systemic diseases (diabetes, high blood pressure)

A licensed optometrist has earned a Doctor of Optometry degree from an accredited optometry school, following a four-year pre-med undergraduate program. Dr. Salazar has passed both written and clinical state board examinations and completes required annual continuing education credits to maintain his license to practice.

Dr. Jesse Salazar

"I believe that my patients are very special.
You have selected me over many others
and I will do my best to deserve that trust"

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