Do optometrists provide emergency care?
Optometrists are often called upon to provide emergency care for eye trauma. Approximately 87% of doctors of optometry have evening and/or weekend hours during which they may deal with emergencies. They also play a major role in the prevention of protective eye wear such as polycarbonate (plastic) lenses for small children. Optometrists are often called upon to provide emergency care for eye trauma. Approximately 87% of doctors of optometry have evening and/or weekend hours during which they may deal with emergencies. They also play a major role in the prevention of protective eye wear such as polycarbonate (plastic) lenses for small children.