OPTICAL SERVICES AND REFERRALS
The Eyeglass Rule
The law requires eye doctors to make available to their patients, the eyeglass
prescriptions, except for contact lenses, at no extra cost (you don't have to buy them
from the doctor who gave you the exam). With your prescription in hand, you can
shop for your eyeglasses, looking for the best quality at the best price, just as you
would for any other product.
Eye Professionals
Ophthalmologists are medical doctors (MD or DO). They are eye specialists. They
can prescribe medications and can perform surgery. The may provide eyewear too.
Optometrists are not medical doctors, but they have a doctor of optometry degree
(OD). They have training in detecting eye diseases, but they can't treat you. They can
examine eyes, prescribe, and sell eyewear.
Opticians fill prescriptions for eyewear. They cannot examine eyes or prescribe lenses.
Referrals
Eye Care Center College of Optometry
http://SCCOeyecare.com
2575 Yorba Linda Blvd Fullerton 714 449-7401
Complete vision care. Must mention that you want to apply for Sliding Scale- You
must bring in your last 3 pay stubs to qualify Call for an appointment.
Nhan Hoa - Optometry & Optician
14221 Euclid St., Suite H Garden Grove 714 539-9999
$20.00 eye exam Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:00am—6pm
Dr. Eric Bass - Optometry & Optician
20% discount, 2 locations Call for an appointment
15068 Golden West St. Bolsa/Golden West Westminster 714 898-5631
130 S Main St. Suite F Chapman/Main Orange 714 939-9202
Walmart Vision Centers - Optometry & Optician
8230 Talbert Ave Huntington Beach 714 841-3570
13331 Beach Blvd Westminster 714 799-2774
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/catalog.gsp?cat=546837