Optometrists and ophthalmologists are licensed eye doctors, but they are in distinct professions. An optometrist holds a Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree, while an ophthalmologist is a medical doctor ...

There are three main types of eye care practitioners: optometrists, opticians, and ophthalmologists. Each has a different level of training and expertise, and each will provide different levels of ...

An optometrist is an eye doctor capable of examining the eyes for vision defects, signs of injury, ocular conditions, and problems with general eye health. Optometrists are primary healthcare ...

EAGLE, Idaho — Last week we told you about a bill in Idaho’s Statehouse that may blur the line between what an optometrist can do and what an ophthalmologist can do. In short, House Bill 317 would ...