<unk> s, also known as ophthalmic medical<unk> s, certified<unk> s (COT), or allied ophthalmic personnels, are skilled medical professionals who work alongside ophthalmologists to perform eye exams, diagnose diseases and administer treatments in caring for patients' eyes and eyesight. They are considered to be an intermediate level of ophthalmic medical personnel since they are more advanced than ophthalmic assistants, yet not as advanced as an ophthalmic medical technologist.<unk> s work in settings like private practices, hospitals, outpatient care centers, and surgical centers.
Ophthalmic technician
Ophthalmic medical practitioner
Eye care professional
Podiatrist
Psychiatrist
Dental therapist
Clinical biologist
Biological pharmacist