What are the differences between Ophthalmologists, Optometrist, & Opticians?
Ophthalmologists An Ophthalmologists is a physician ( doctor of medicine, MD, or Master of Surgery , MS) Who specializes in the medical and surgical care of the eyes and visual system and in the prevention of eye disease and injury. An ophthalmologists has completed four or more years of collage premedical education, four or more years of medical school, one year of internship and three or more years of specialized medical and surgical and refractive training and experience in eye care. An ophthalmologist is a specialist who is qualified by lengthy medical education, training and experience to diagnose, treat and manage all eye and visual systems and is licensed by a state regulatory board to practice medicine and surgery. An ophthalmologist is a medically trained specialist who can deliver total eye care: primary, secondary and tertiary ( i.e., vision services, contact lenses, eye examinations, medical eye care and surgical eye care) , diagnose general diseases of the body and treat o
