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Yeah, 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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What kind of doctor specializes in the human eye?
An optometrist, ophthalmologist, or an optician.
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.
What occupation starts with o?
optician opthamologist occupational therapist
What does an increase in od and os of one quarter mean?
Your ophthalmologist, optometrist, or optician should explain that to you . . . whoever it was that wrote the prescription.
