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What
is an ophthalmologist?
An ophthalmologist is either a
medical doctor (M.D.) or an osteopathic physician (D.O.) who specializes in comprehensive
eye care and provides examinations, diagnosis, and treatment for a variety of eye
disorders. Ophthalmologists are skilled in all facets of eye care, from prescribing
eyeglasses or contact lenses to performing intricate eye surgery. Many also choose to
specialize in one particular disease or portion of the eye (i.e., glaucoma specialist or
cornea specialist).
What is an optometrist?
An optometristis a doctor of
optometry (O.D.) but not a medical doctor. Optometrists can examine, diagnose and manage
many visual problems and eye disease, and are specially trained to test vision in order to
prescribe eyeglasses or contact lenses.
What is an optician?
An optician is a technician who fits, adjusts, and
fills the prescriptions for eyeglasses and contact lenses.
What is an ocularist?
An ocularist is a technician who makes ophthalmic prosthesis.
Although they do not test vision for prescribing glasses or contact lenses, family practitioners or general
internists may medically treat some eye conditions.
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