An optician receives a prescription written by a physician (MD) who specializes in ophthalmology. Is this prescription legally valid for dispensing?
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A
No, only optometrists may write eyeglass prescriptions
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B
Yes, ophthalmologists are licensed to perform refractions and write prescriptions
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C
Only if the ophthalmologist is also ABO-certified
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D
Only for medical (not cosmetic) vision correction