Can an optometrist treat dry eyes?
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Concord Eyecare
“Absolutely. Mark, Vivian and Nikki are all therapeutically endorsed, which means they can diagnose dry eye, prescribe medications, and perform IPL treatment — all without needing a GP referral. Most dry eye is actually better managed by an optometrist than a GP.”
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