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What're the differences between optometrists, ophthalmologists, and mds?
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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.
Answered 12/9/2016
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An opthomologist: Is an md, that is an eye doctor. Most, perform eye surguries. An optometrist is not a medical doctor, does not perform surguries. In some states, dilating the eye can not be done by an optometrist. One often finds optometrists working in eye glass stores.
Answered 9/8/2012
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