Dr.Alvarez is an optometrist.While examining a patient, he detects a medical problem with one of her eyes.What is he most likely to do?
A)prescribe antibiotics
B)refer the patient to an ophthalmologist
C)adjust the patient's prescription to reduce strain
D)use the Snellen chart to assess the extent of the problem

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As an optometrist, Dr.Alvarez's professional scope involves vision and eye care. However, if he detects a medical problem that requires specialized treatment or surgery, he will need to refer the patient to an ophthalmologist who is a medical doctor specializing in eye and vision care. Therefore, B is the correct choice. A, C, and D may be applicable in other scenarios but are not the best choice in this case.

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