12/06/2025
👨⚕️ Ophthalmologist
Type: Medical doctor (MD or DO)
What they do:
Diagnose and treat all eye diseases
Perform eye surgeries (e.g., cataract, LASIK)
Prescribe glasses and contact lenses
Can manage complex medical conditions affecting the eyes (e.g., glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy)
👓 Optometrist
Type: Doctor of Optometry (OD)
What they do:
Perform eye exams and vision tests
Diagnose some eye conditions (like dry eyes, nearsightedness)
Prescribe glasses and contact lenses
May treat certain eye diseases (with medication), but do not perform surgery