What is the difference between an Ophthalmologist and Optometrists?

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Ophthalmologists are highly trained medical doctors who specialize in diagnosing and treating eye disorders or diseases by prescribing appropriate drug therapies and performing eye surgery,

Optometrists are trained to diagnose vision problems and prescribe corrective lens or other treatments but like Ophthalmologists they are not licensed to perform surgery or prescribe medicines.


Profession : Ophthalmologist