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What is the difference between an optometrist and an ophthamologist?

April 26, 2017difference ophthamologist optometrist

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What is the difference between an optometrist and an ophthamologist?

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A. Optometrists (O.D.s) are trained and licensed to do eye exams and treat routine eye disease. Ophthamologists (M.D.s or D.O.s) are trained surgeons and licensed to diagnose and treat all bodily diseases, not just the eyes. They are also trained eye specialist, and treat very complicated eye diseases and can perform surgery including laser.