What’s the difference between an optometrist and an ophthalmologist?
December 29th, 2008
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The questions asked is: I was wondering what the difference is between an optometrist and an ophthalmologist? I have my eyes checked annually by an optometrist but was wondering if I should see an ophthalmologist. Are ophthalmologists more skilled or more specialized? Should one see one regularly or just if you suspect there’s a problem?I know this sounds like a dumb question but I’m getter older and I know that my eyes aren’t what they used to be so I was wondering if they require extra care that an optometrist can’t provide.
So what’s the difference between an optometrist and an ophthalmologist?
Optometrist attend a four optometry program after college where they specialize in treating and diagnosing eye diseases. Ophthalmologist attend a four year medical school after college. For the majority of that time ophthalmologist study the body in general and not the eyes. After the medical school ophthalmologist attend a residence training program.