Optometrists sued Acebedo Optical Co., Inc.

, alleging it engaged in
the practice of optometry through the optometrists it employed, for Acebedo
itself is not licensed to practice optometry. Court held that Acebedo is a
juridical person (corporation), and only natural persons can engage in the
practice of optometry. A corporation engaged in the selling of eyeglasses
that hires optometrists is not engaged in the practice of optometry. Acebedo
is merely in the business of selling optical products, not in the practice of
optometry, whether directly or indirectly, through its hired optometrists.
While the optometrists are employees of Acebedo, their practice of
optometry is separate and distinct from the business of Acebedo of selling
optical products. They are personally liable for acts done in the course of
their practice.