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Optometrists examine people's eyes to diagnose vision problems, eye diseases, and other conditions.
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The optician makes and fits glasses according to the optometrist's prescription.
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 14y agoYeah, now that's kinda silly to ask... An ophthalmologist is a doctor specialising in diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders. An optometrist merely tests the vision of a person and provides that data to the Ophthalmologist for further action...
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∙ 14y agoan optitionist tests your eyes and gives you a prescription for glasses. An optitionist will refer you to an eye doctor if you have a problem. E.g. a hemirage, eye infection etc.
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What is a eye doctor?
An Ophthalmologist, Optometrist, and/or Optitian.
What kind of doctor specializes in the human eye?
An optometrist, ophthalmologist, or an optician.
Who looks after peoples eyes?
An optometrist and an ophthalmologist. And optometrist is not a medical doctor, but they do have a PhD in optometry, and examine eyes to determine the need for glasses. An ophthalmologist is a medical doctor who treats diseases of they eyes.
What is an oculists?
# A physician who treats diseases of the eyes; an ophthalmologist. # An optometrist.
What is a medical doctor. A optometrist b. Optician c. Opthalmologist?
Ophthalmologist
Where could one get a prescription for Acuvue lenses?
A prescription for contact lenses, including Acuvue, must be obtained from a licensed and registered optometrist or ophthalmologist. The optometrist or ophthalmologist can only write the prescription after performing an eye examination on the patient.
What is the difference between optometrists and ophthalmologists?
An optometrist is just a general eye doctor that can do anything but perform surgery. An ophthalmologist can perform surgery.
Why would you choose ophthalmologist over an optometrist?
A ophthalmologist can look inside the eyes and can do tests, and do eye operations. They can have a move indepth look at and in and behind the eyes.
How is astigmatism diagnosed?
The standard eye examination with a refraction test, given by an optometrist or ophthalmologist, is used
How much money do optometrist make in a year?
An optometrist makes anywhere from $72,000 up to $94,000 a year. An ophthalmologist makes anywhere from $97,000 up to $200,000 a year.
What doctor diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the eye?
There are several. You would first see an optometrist: he or she would diagnose you and decide if you need to see a specialist. If your condition is serious enough, the optometrist would then refer you to an ophthalmologist.
Should short sightedness person wear spectacles?
Only an eye exam by an optometrist or ophthalmologist can tell you for sure.
