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  2. Eye Doctors: Optometrist vs Ophthalmologist vs Optician - WebMD

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    Learn the differences between ophthalmologists, optometrists, and opticians, and how to choose the right eye doctor for your needs. Ophthalmologists are medical doctors who can treat eye problems...

  3. What Are the 3 Types of Eye Doctors? - Vision Center

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    Learn the differences between ophthalmologists, optometrists, and opticians, who all provide eye care services. Ophthalmologists are medical doctors who treat advanced eye conditions and perform surgery, while optometrists are doctors who offer primary vision care and some treatments.

  4. What Is an Ophthalmologist vs Optometrist? - American Academy of...

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    Learn how ophthalmologists and optometrists differ in their education, training, and scope of practice. Ophthalmologists are medical doctors who can diagnose and treat eye diseases and perform surgery, while optometrists are eye doctors who provide primary vision care and prescribe lenses.

  5. What’s the Difference Between Ophthalmologists, Optometrists and...

    health.usnews.com/health-care/patient-advice/articles/2018-12-03/whats-the...

    Optometrists are sometimes called the primary care doctors of the eye, and Pierce says that while ophthalmologists can also provide that sort of care, "they're more tertiary care.

  6. Optometrist vs. Ophthalmologist: How to Choose an Eye Doctor

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    An optometrist is an eye doctor who specializes in eye and vision care, while an ophthalmologist is a medical doctor who can perform eye surgery. Learn the differences, services and referrals for each type of eye doctor.

  7. Eye Care Specialists: Types of Eye Doctors & What They Treat

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    Learn about the three types of eye care specialists: ophthalmologists, optometrists and opticians. Find out what conditions they diagnose and treat, how often you should have your eyes checked and how to choose the right provider for your needs.

  8. What types of eye doctors are there? - Medical News Today

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    Ophthalmologists are doctors who treat eye diseases, optometrists are specialists who provide primary eye care, and opticians are trained professionals who work in a retail setting. This article...

  9. What Is an Ophthalmologist? What They Do & When To See One

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    Ophthalmologists are eye care specialists who can diagnose and treat any issue that affects your eyes or vision. They can prescribe medication, suggest vison correction aids (like glasses or contacts) and perform surgery.

  10. Choosing the Right Eye Care Professional - AAPOS

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    An ophthalmologist is a medical doctor (M.D. or D.O.) who knows all about eyes. They: Go to school for many years to learn about eyes. Can treat all kinds of eye problems. Can do eye surgery. Some also study new treatments for eye problems. Some study special parts of the eye or special eye problems. Optometrist (Vision Care Provider)

  11. What is an Ophthalmologist? - WebMD

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    An ophthalmologist is a medical doctor who diagnoses and treats eye and vision problems. Learn about their education, specialties, and when to see one for eye exams, prescriptions, or surgery.