Optometrists, Ophthalmologists

Technical Definition

Optometrists are medical professionals that examine and treat eye defects with corrective lenses or exercises. Ophthalmologists are licensed physicians that specialize in the structures, functions, and diseases of the eye, and may perform surgery. These merchants may or may not fill eyeglass or contact lens prescriptions, or sell eyeglass frames.

Related Codes

MCC 8011: Doctors and Physicians (Not
MCC 8043: Opticians, Optical Goods, and
MCC 8099: Medical Services and Health

Cross-Industry Classification

This code is part of the ISO 18245 standard used by global payment networks. It may correspond to the following alternate classification systems:

VISA: Optometrists and Ophthalmologists
MASTERCARD: Excluded

Associated Merchants

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