Referral Vision
Referral Specialists for Vision
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Ophthalmologist:
An ophthalmologist is an eye care specialist. Unlike optometrists and opticians, ophthalmologists are doctors of medicine (MD) who have specific training and experience diagnosing and treating eye and vision conditions.
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Optometrist
Optometrists are a primary healthcare provider trained to examine the eyes to detect vision problems and signs of common eye diseases such as cataracts or eye injury.
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Optician:
Opticians are equipped with the skills to dispense and fit glasses based on prescriptions from optometrists or ophthalmologists.