Most times, patients are not entirely certain whether they need to consult with an ophthalmologist or an optometrist for their eye issues. It is important to know the key differences between the two eye care professionals and learn about the services that they usually offer to find the right treatment and solutions for the vision problems you are experiencing.
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Optometrists
An optometrist is an eye care doctor who specializes in primary health care for the eye. He or she is responsible for conducting comprehensive eye exams and vision tests and prescribing corrective lenses to patients. They also diagnose certain eye problems as well as prescribe corresponding medication for certain eye diseases and conditions.
The training of a qualified optometrist includes three or more years of college and four years of optometry school, allowing them to earn a doctor of optometry degree. A responsible optometrist should meet continuing education requirements in order to stay up-to-date in eye care standards, which is helpful when assessing the results of an eye exam.
Ophthalmologists
An ophthalmologist is a medical doctor or osteopathic doctor specializing in eye health. The level of training and what they are able to diagnose and treat can vary. Generally, ophthalmologists must complete four years of college, including four years of medical school, a year of internship and a minimum of three years in a hospital-based ophthalmology residency. Like optometrists, they can conduct comprehensive eye exams in order to detect and treat vision problems and other eye diseases, prescribe medication and perform surgical procedures such as LASIK and corneal transplant.
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