Choosing an Eye Physician

Choosing the right eye physician is an important step in taking good care of the physical health of your eyes. There are a wide variety of options out there for people and it can sometimes be confusing.

Ophthalmologist vs. Optometrist

Many people may not be familiar with the differences between ophthalmologists and optometrists. An optometrist has earned a Doctorate of Optometry degree and works with patients primarily on issues relating to vision, such as correcting refractive errors and other vision related issues. They are licensed to prescribe medications to patients and administer eye exams and checkups.

Ophthalmologists have medical degrees with specialties in vision and ocular care. Like optometrists they also administer eye exams. Ophthalmologists are able to perform eye surgery on the patients to correct a variety of vision disorders, including:

• Refractive errors
  
• Glaucoma
  
• Cataracts
  
• Age-related macular degeneration
  

Ophthalmologists commonly perform LASIK surgery on patients looking to correct vision issues such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. When considering potential ophthalmologists, it is important to choose one who has a great deal of experience performing the type of eye surgery you require and who uses the latest and most advanced technology.

Please contact the LASIK Directory today to find an experienced eye surgeon in your area.