Religion: not determined yet
Name: unnamed optometrist
Other Names: the optometrist
Classification: supporting character
First Appearance: The X-Men (vol. 1) #39 (Dec. 1967): "Lonely are the Hunted!"
Creators: Roy Thomas, Werner Roth, John Verpoorten
Number of Appearances: 2
Helped: Cyclops
Occupation: optometrist
Birth Place: USA
Race: white
Gender: male
Note: examined Cyclops when his optic blast powers 1st emerged
An unnamed optometrist examined Scott Summers when his optic powers first began emerging. It was this optometrist who designed the ruby quartz glasses that allow Scott Summers (also known as "Cyclops") some measure of control over his power. Without the glasses, Scott can not see without unleashing powerful energy blasts from his eyes.
Suggested links for further research about this character:
- http://www.comicvine.com/the-optometrist/4005-77169/
- http://marvel.wikia.com/X-Men_Vol_1_39
- http://www.comicvine.com/x-men-the-fateful-finale/37-9825/
- http://www.uncannyxmen.net/db/issues/showquestion.asp?fldAuto=3179