Both optometrists and ophthalmologists are experts who play a critical role in every patient’s eye health. Depending on your needs as a patient, you may see one or the other…here’s why:
Optometrists are doctors of optometry (O.D.) who are licensed to provide eye care including:
- Comprehensive eye exams
- Prescribe corrective lenses for vision problems and refractive errors
- Detecting eye abnormalities and diagnosing eye diseases
- Prescribing medication or treatment to manage eye conditions
Ophthalmologists are medical doctors (M.D. or D.O.) who are licensed to provide eye care including:
- Comprehensive eye exams
- Prescribe corrective lenses for vision problems and refractive errors
- Detecting eye abnormalities and diagnosing eye diseases
- Prescribing medication or treatment to manage eye conditions
- Perform surgery or medical interventions to treat complex eye problems
Questions about choosing the eye doctor right for you? Give us a call and we can help pair you with the nearest ReFocus doctor that’s best suited for your needs.