What is the difference between an ophthalmologist, optometrist, and an optician?
• An ophthalmologist is a medical doctor and is a specialist in the diseases and defects of the eye and performs the medical and surgical treatment of these diseases. • An optometrist is a doctor of optometry (O.D.) who examines, diagnoses and treats eye problems. They prescribe contact lenses and glasses to correct vision problems. • An optician fills prescriptions for eyeglasses. They also fit and provide contact lenses.
