{"id":424,"date":"2017-01-30T18:18:36","date_gmt":"2017-01-30T18:18:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/demo.eyectexas.com.php56-22.dfw3-1.websitetestlink.com\/?p=424"},"modified":"2017-01-30T18:18:36","modified_gmt":"2017-01-30T18:18:36","slug":"ophthalmologists-optometrists-whats-difference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eyectexas.com\/press-and-news\/ophthalmologists-optometrists-whats-difference\/","title":{"rendered":"Ophthalmologists and Optometrists. What\u2019s the difference?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There was a time when going to the eye doctor was\u00a0thought of as the annual eye exam or to get new eyeglasses. Sometimes you went to the Ophthalmologist and other times to the Optometrist.<\/p>\n<p>Today, eye care has advanced to an extent which brings the roles of each to the forefront. Considering both are referred to as \u201cDoctor\u201d it\u2019s no wonder people ask, \u201cWhat\u2019s the difference?\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eyectexas.com\/blog\/ophthalmologists-and-optometrists-what%e2%80%99s-the-difference\/blog-eye-exam-image\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-107\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-107\" title=\"Blog-Eye-Exam-Image\" src=\"https:\/\/eyectexas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/Blog-Eye-Exam-Image.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"283\" height=\"364\" \/><\/a><span id=\"more-102\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>The Ophthalmologist<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>An <em>Ophthalmologist<\/em> is a medical doctor with specialties in certain areas, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/eyectexas.com\/lasik\/\" target=\"_blank\">LASIK<\/a> surgery, cataract surgery; and other complicated eye issues like Glaucoma. In fact, specialties can extend to <em>ophthalmic plastic surgery<\/em> \u2013 cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the eyelids, forehead, tear ducts or area around the eye. <em>Ophthalmologists<\/em> must go through four years of medical school, one year of internship, and an ophthalmology residency of at least three years. An <em>Ophthalmologist<\/em> is a physician who carries the title of \u201cMD\u201d (Medical Doctor).<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>The Optometrist<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>An <em>Optometrist<\/em> is not a medical doctor but can perform eye exams, prescribe contact lenses or glasses, as well as diagnose and treat certain eye issues. You can see an <em>Optometrist<\/em> for any problem with your eyesight, but he or she will refer you to an Ophthalmologist for surgery or more complicated needs. <em>Optometrists <\/em>must go through four years of post-graduate study at a college of Optometry \u2013 in some cases, they complete a residency related to a specific area of eye care. An <em>Optometrist<\/em> carries the title of \u201cOD\u201d (Doctor of Optometry).<\/p>\n<p>Whether it\u2019s an Ophthalmologist or Optometrist, the best treat eye care as healthcare. Yet, over the years, the services each provide have become commercialized.<\/p>\n<p>The Optometrist (OD) who operates like a medical practice can offer more than the OD at a retail store selling eyeglasses and contacts. Similarly, an Ophthalmologist who offers \u201ccheap LASIK\u201d may not provide the proper care.<\/p>\n<p>According to Eye Consultants of Texas founder Phillips Kirk Labor, MD, a partnership between a healthcare-focused Ophthalmologist and Optometrist can be more valuable, especially considering how far eye care has come.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe can now diagnose conditions our entire profession didn\u2019t know existed not that long ago,\u201d Dr. Labor says. \u201cMore importantly, innovation allows a patient to be treated quicker with minimal or no discomfort. Ophthalmologists or ODs that stay on top of new advancements are likely to care more about your health than what they can sell you.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There was a time when going to the eye doctor was\u00a0thought of as the annual eye exam or to get new eyeglasses. Sometimes you went to the Ophthalmologist and other times to the Optometrist. 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