Before revision: In the United States, Optometrists are considered physicians within their scope of practice and bill medical insurances accordingly Medicare, Outside of the United States and Canada, Optometrists typically do not hold a doctorate degree and may be limited in their use of pharmaceuticals .
After revision: In the United States, Optometrists are considered physicians within their scope of practice and bill medical insurances accordingly Medicare, Outside of the United States and Canada, Optometrists typically do not hold a doctorate degree and may be limited in providing surgical treatments .