If you need an eye exam, it is important to know who to contact:oculist or atoptometristFind out the difference between these two professional figures and when it's best to choose one over the other.
Oculist
The oculist is a doctor specialized in ophthalmology, an expert in the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases. After graduating in Medicine, he specialized in performing complete eye examinations, prescribing medications, and intervening surgically If you have eye problems such as glaucoma, cataracts, or infections, your ophthalmologist may also assess the need for glasses or contact lenses.
Optometrist
The optometrist He is a professional expert in measuring vision and preventing visual defects. Although he is not a doctor, he performs routine eye exams to identify myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism e presbyopia, and can recommend glasses and custom contact lenses, and treat binocular vision problems, such as computer vision syndrome. However, they cannot diagnose or treat eye diseases.
When should you see an ophthalmologist?
- In presence of symptoms such as pain, redness, or sudden loss of vision
- If you suspect a disease or you need a thorough specialist visit at an eye center
When should you see an optometrist?
- For a view control routine
- To choose or update glasses e contact lenses, even specialized ones
Al Hub Medical Center you can book visits both with theoculist than with theoptometrist, for comprehensive eye care and prevention of eye problems. Book an appointment by calling 0444251922 or visiting our website.
Credits
