2023年11月2日 · There are two main types of eye doctors: ophthalmologists and optometrists. Confused about which is which and who does what? Here's a look at how they're different.

2022年11月2日 · Ophthalmologists and optometrists are eye doctors who diagnose and treat issues that affect your eyes. Opticians help you choose the right glasses, contacts or other corrective lenses after your eye doctor gives you a prescription.

2024年11月2日 · Some ophthalmologists are eye specialists in specific diseases. While an ophthalmologist is a medical eye doctor trained to care for all eye problems and conditions, some ophthalmologists specialize further in a specific area of medical or surgical eye care. This person is called a subspecialist.

2024年2月24日 · An ophthalmologist is a medical doctor, and the only eye doctor with a medical degree (MD). An optometrist is not a medical doctor but is often referred to as an eye doctor because they hold a doctor of optometry (OD) degree.

Ophthalmologists are medical doctors (MDs) who specialize in eye care. Ophthalmology is a surgical subspecialty. Ophthalmologists are licensed by state medical boards to practice medicine and are usually board-certified in ophthalmology.

2020年4月20日 · When you need an eye exam or have an eye injury or other vision problem, is it best to see an optometrist or an ophthalmologist? This primer will help you decide.

2024年10月23日 · Ophthalmologists have the most education of any eye health care provider. They diagnose eye diseases and treat them surgically when needed. Optometrists refer most patients in need of eye surgery to an ophthalmologist.