Optometrists are doctors who are focused on preventing and curing diseases of the eye. These medical professionals conduct routine tests using eye charts to determine vision deficiencies. Optometrists also work with patients who have physical damage to their eyes and need surgery. After visiting an optometrist, a patient may be given a prescription for contact lenses and glasses. These prescriptions are filled by opticians familiar with the physical design of both the eye and eyeglasses. Opticians can customise lenses down to miniscule measurements in order to reduce vision impairments. Patients can often request that these lenses be placed into their choice of glass frames. See below to locate optometrists around Cockermouth.