MCC 8042: Optometrists and 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.

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: Included Optometrists and Ophthalmologists
• MASTERCARD: Included Optometrists, Ophthalmologists

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