What Are The Differences Between Opthalmalogists, Optometrists, and Opticians?
• Ophthalmologists are medical physicians and surgeons who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of eye disease. They also perform vision examinations and prescribe eyeglass lenses and contact lenses. • Optometrists are independent primary health care providers who examine, diagnose, treat and manage diseases and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures, as well as diagnose systemic conditions. • Dispensing opticians fill eyeglass and contact lens prescriptions These eye-care practitioners are all providers under the Medi-Cal program.
