What is the difference between an optometrist and ophthalmologist?
An optometrist specializes in routine vision care, prescribing glasses and contact lenses. Our optometrists have additional training to provide care for medical eye problems up to and including minor in-office surgical procedures (such as the insertion of punctal plugs for dryness). An ophthalmologist specializes in medical eye care and surgery. Ophthalmologists can be corneal, retinal, or neurological specialists. Our ophthalmologist, Dr. Gregory Kouyoumdjian is a corneal specialist who performs LASIK and cataract surgeries and also sees patients in our offices for medical eye concerns.
