Optometry directory · for doctors
An optometry directory that doesn't confuse you with ophthalmology.
Patients searching 'eye exam near me' or 'scleral lenses' should reach an optometrist, not a LASIK surgeon. Our canonicalization keeps OD and MD searches separate.
0 optometry providers already indexed nationwide.
Why Optometry benefits most
- Strict OD ↔ MD separation on every search and AI Q&A
- Specialty filters for scleral lenses, dry eye, myopia control, ortho-K
- Vision-plan independent — listings aren't gated by VSP/EyeMed
- Featured rotation across the metro within a 30-mile radius
Top procedures indexed
Frequently asked
›Why is OD vs MD separation important here?
Most directories collapse 'eye doctor' into a single category, which dumps optometrists into ophthalmology searches and vice versa. We treat the two as distinct canonical specialties.
›Can I list non-vision-plan services like scleral lenses?
Yes. Cash-pay services like scleral fittings and myopia control are first-class filters here.
›What does claiming get me beyond the default listing?
Photo, bio, services with pricing ranges, Q&A surface, before/after gallery (myopia-control progress charts, ortho-K results), and eligibility for featured rotation.
Why doctors switch
Built for visibility — not for plan rosters.
Insurer directories were built to verify network status, not to send you patients. Help Me Find A Doctor is built to convert AI question traffic and cash-pay procedure searches into real consults.
| Capability | Help Me Find A Doctor | Typical insurer / plan directory |
|---|---|---|
| Appears in AI search & ChatGPT-style answers | Schema-rich, Q&A-indexed | Not available |
| Cash-pay & elective procedure search | First-class filter | Not available |
| Before & after gallery on profile | Included | Not available |
| Specialty + city rotation in featured strip | Included | Not available |
| Verified profile badge (NPI + board check) | Included | Limited |
| Patient Q&A indexed to specialty pages | Included | Not available |
| Filter by procedure (e.g. UroLift, BHRT, LASIK) | Included | Generic specialty only |
| Plan / network limited | Open to every licensed MD/DO/NP/PA-C | Plan members only |
| Free to claim & publish | Included | Often gated by plan contract |
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (federal), board-certification APIs, and per-profile schema.org Physician + FAQPage markup audited daily.