Find Optometrists in Half Moon Bay, CA

An optometrist is a licensed healthcare professional who provides primary vision care, including comprehensive eye examinations, diagnosis and treatment of vision problems, and detection of eye diseases. Optometrists (Doctors of Optometry, or ODs) are trained to prescribe glasses and contact lenses, diagnose conditions like glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration, manage dry eye disease, and provide pre- and post-operative care for eye surgery. They play a crucial role in detecting systemic health conditions such as diabetes and hypertension through eye examinations.