An ophthalmologist is a specialist who is qualified by lengthy medical education, training and experience to diagnose, treat and manage all eye care and visual systems and is licensed by a state regulatory board to practice medicine and surgery.
People see an ophthalmologist for medical and surgical care of eye disease and injury.
An optometris may refer a patient to an ophthalmologist, or the patient's regular doctor may refer the patient. Show me the entire listing. Search for more information about Pediatric Ophthalmology.