Ophthalmology and optometry constitute two interrelated disciplines that together underpin comprehensive eye care. Ophthalmology, as a medical speciality, is devoted to the diagnosis, treatment, and ...

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 ...

CEBU, Philippines – One of the most confusing parts of vision and eye care, for many patients, is in understanding the difference between optometrists and ophthalmologists. Figuring out where you ...

During 3 decades in my field, I’ve seen scope-of-practice battles between optometrists and ophthalmologists impede the ...

An optometrist is a nonmedical professional who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases, injuries, and disorders of the eye and visual system. Optometrists do not attend medical school. After ...

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BALTIMORE, MD--(Marketwired - Dec 10, 2014) - Grochmal Eye Center is announcing the addition of optometrist Lindsey P. Schaale, OD to its eye care and optical center. Dr. Schaale will be conducting ...