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Ophthalmologist — a physician who specializes in the examination and treatment of the eyes. Ophthalmologists perform total eye care, from check-ups to managing complicated diseases to performing eye surgery. Training: Attend medical school, intern in general medicine and complete a residency, normally three years, in ophthalmology.

Optometrist — not a medical doctor but trained to diagnose and treat certain eye abnormalities, and prescribe, supply and adjust eyeglasses and contact lenses. Training — Two to four years of college and four years in an optometric college. In Arkansas, qualified optometrists may prescribe limited drugs for certain eye disorders.

Optician — cannot examine the eyes for disorders or prescribe eyeglasses or prescribe contact lenses or medication. Opticians measure, fit, adjust and dispense eyeglasses that are prescribed by an ophthalmologist or optometrist.


July 2007

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