An individual has recently moved from his home to your state, where he has been referred to you for services. He is currently being treated for glaucoma. Obviously you will want to help him find a referral for continued follow-up of the glaucoma. The most appropriate professional to whom the referral for control of glaucoma should be made is an ______________.

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An ophthalmologist is a medical doctor who specializes in eye care, including the diagnosis and treatment of eye conditions such as glaucoma. Opticians and optometrists can provide basic eye care services such as prescribing glasses, but they are not trained to manage medical conditions like glaucoma. Obstetricians specialize in prenatal care and childbirth and are not relevant to the management of glaucoma.

An Individual Has Recently Moved from His Home to Your