Ophthalmologists and Optometrists: What’s the Difference?
Posted by: Kentucky Eye Institute in General Eye Health,Glaucoma,Specialty Care
When looking for an eye doctor, one important consideration is the type of doctor you need. There are two types of eye doctors: optometrists and ophthalmologists. To start, an optometrist is an eye doctor who has earned the Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree. They examine eyes for both vision and health problems and correct refractive…
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