How Are Ophthalmologists, Optometrists, and Opticians Different?

Ophthalmologists (Eye M.D.s) are different from optometrists and opticians in their training and in what they can diagnose and treat. As a medical doctor, an ophthalmologist is licensed to practice medicine and surgery. He or she diagnoses and treats all eye diseases, performs eye surgery, and prescribes and fits glasses and contact lenses.

After four years of college and eight additional years of medical education and training, an ophthalmologist must pass a rigorous examination given by the American Board of Ophthalmology. While all ophthalmologists can treat all conditions, some have a specialty in a specific are of ophthalmology, like glaucoma, cataracts, retina or cornea. An optometrist is a doctor of optometry, licensed to practice optometry.

Optometrists determine the need for glasses and contact lenses, prescribe optical correction, and screen for abnormalities of the eye. They attend two to four years of college and four years of optometry school. In some states, ... more.

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