Tuesday, February 14, 2012
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Presbyopia Learning Center

Doctor Specialties could include:
Call your health care provider or ophthalmologist if you have eye strain or are less able to focus on close objects.
Source:ADAM
Date:January 25, 2008
Nurses, ophthalmic assistants, and well-trained technicians can perform a number of tasks previously required of an ophthalmologist or optometrist. Technicians can assist in diagnosing presbyopia by performing the first-level testing of refraction...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
After a doctor completes medical school and is licensed to practice medicine, the physician may pursue a rigorous 3 year training program in Internal Medicine.
Source:Healthline
Date:February 20, 2008
The American Board of Medical Specialties recognizes Family Medicine as a distinct discipline requiring an additional three years of training for doctors who wish to become Board Certified in this field. Family Medicine doctors are usually primary care providers (PCPs) [formerly general practitioners, or GPs] for the entire family.
Source:Healthline
Date:February 20, 2008
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