Question 1

what are the differences  between an optometrist and an ophthalmologist?

Accepted Answer

See below: An ophthalmologist is an md (went to medical school) who can treat medical and surgical diseases of the eye, in addition to prescribing glasses/contacts. An optometrists is an od who can prescribe glasses/contact and treat some medical eye conditions (depending on state law), but not do surgery on the eye.

Question 2

will ophthalmologists and optometrists both have rights to surgery?

Accepted Answer

Don't think so: Their training is very different.

Question 3

what're the differences between optometrists, ophthalmologists, and mds?

Accepted Answer

Several: Ophthalmologists  attende medical school and receive an md or do degree and then do a residency in ophthalmology.
Optometrist do 4 years at an optometry school and receive an od degree.

Question 4

i have usually see an ophthalmologist. is there any reason to see an optometrist instead?

Accepted Answer

Not really: Ophthalmologists are full md specialists of medicine and surgery of the eye who have graduated from medical school, internship, and residency. Optometrists do not go to medical school, or even pre-med. They go to optometry school where they learn about prescribing eye glasses as well as basic information about diseases of the eye. You can see either, but if you need surgery see ophthalmologist.

Question 5

why do ophthalmologists dislike optometrists?

Accepted Answer

Do they?: Some optometrists want to be "primary eye doctors" and  many ophthalmologists feel they are not qualified for this role.  Also optometrists expand their legal role, not through demonstration of expertise, but through aggressive lobbying.  Many think this is wrong.

Question 6

when should i see an ophthalmologist or an optometrist?

Accepted Answer

Baseline exam: Get a baseline exam soon to determine that your eyes are healthy, then every 2-3 years. If there is anything that comes up on the exam, the doctor will recommend a more appropriate interval for follow ups.

Question 7

what is the difference between optometrist and ophthalmologist?

Accepted Answer

Medical School: Ophthalmologists (eyemds) are doctors of medicine or osteopathy who complete 4 years of college, 4 years of medical school, an internship, and a 3 year residency in ophthalmology. They can deliver complete medical and surgical eyecare. Optometrists are trained to diagnose and treat vision conditions, identify cataracts, glaucoma, and retinal disease, and to use some medications. They are not mds.

Question 8

what's the difference between an ophthalmologist and an optometrist?

Accepted Answer

MD vs OD: An opthamologist when to medical school then specialized in eyes. An optometrist went to optometry school. An opthamologist is usually an eye surgeon where optometrist specialize in making glasses.

Question 9

what's the difference amongst optometrist, ophthalmologist and optician.?

Accepted Answer

Training: Ophthalmologists are full md specialists of medicine and surgery of the eye who have graduated from medical school, internship, and residency. Optometrists do not go to medical school, or even pre-med. They go to optometry school where they learn about prescribing eye glasses as well as basic information about diseases of the eye.  Opticians are certified through a course to fit eye wear.

Question 10

what is the difference between optometrist, ophthalmologist and optician?

Accepted Answer

Training, scope: Opticians are qualified to fit and adjust glasses but have no medical qualifications.  Optometrists are very good at dealing with the need for glasses and contacts; they have a little medical eye training.  Ophthalmologists are the only trained physicians of these three having gone to medical school residency and usually training after that. They only can do surgery and handle complex eye problems.

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