Description

For sample persons who received eye care at least TWICE in the past year and saw someone other than an ophthalmologist, an optometrist, or an optician, EYEC2MD reports whether the health professional the person saw on her/his second to last eye care visit is a medical doctor.

This variable is part of the Eye Care Supplement, which provides information on eye care in the past year. For related variables and more information about this supplement, please use the IPUMS NHIS search function and drop-down menus.

Comparability

There are no comparability issues.

Universe

Availability

• 1979

Weights

• 1979 : SUPP2WT