The Optometric Physicians of Washington strives to be your resource for eye care information that affects the care of your patients. Therefore we will update our site regularly with current research into eye care issues, current studies and findings related to eye health and outlines of current and emerging eye care pharmaceutical products. Please also see our clinical practice guidelines which describe the optometric physician's process in treating eye diseases such as diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma, and serve as a detailed overview of these disorders.

It is also important to the OPW that other health care professions understand the optometric physician's scope of practice so that we may work together toward the overall health of your patients.We have found that optometric physicians are often the entry point into the health care system for many individuals. Optometric physicians frequently diagnose ocular manifestations of systemic disease such as diabetic retinopathy, and neuro-ophthalmic disease.

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