OPTOMETRY
(Doctor of Optometry, O.D.)
Doctors of
optometry prescribe eyeglasses, contact lenses, low vision aids,
vision therapy and medicines to treat eye diseases. They evaluate
visual function, diagnose and treat eye diseases as well as diagnose
related systemic conditions.
Optometrists
are independent eye doctors and are an integral part of the health
care team. They are skilled in the co-management of care that affects
the eye health and vision of their patients and an excellent source
of referral to other health care professionals.
OPHTHALMOLOGIST
(Doctor of Medicine, MD, or Doctor of Osteopathy, DO)
An
ophthalmologist is a physician who specializes in the medical and
surgical care of the eyes and visual system and in the prevention of
eye disease and injury. They evaluate visual function, diagnose and
treat eye diseases and perform eye surgery.
An
ophthalmologist is a specialist who is qualified to diagnose, treat
and manage all eye and visual systems and is licensed by a state
regulatory board to practice medicine and surgery. As a medically
trained specialist, an ophthalmologist diagnoses general diseases of
the body and treats ocular manifestations of systemic diseases.
An
ophthalmologist may provide a sub-specialty ophthalmology service
such as Retina, Cornea,
Neuro-ophthalmology.
OPTICIAN
An optician
makes, verifies and delivers lenses, frames and other optical devices
and/or contact lenses upon prescription. The opticians' functions
include prescription analysis and interpretation; determination of
the appropriate lens materials and designs; the fabrication of eye
wear, the verification of the finished ophthalmic products; and the
adjustment, replacement, repair and reproduction of previously
prepared ophthalmic lenses, frames and other specially fabricated
ophthalmic devices. Find out about Optical
services at Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates
Optometrists,
Ophthalmologists and Opticians of Harvard Vanguard Medical
Associates work together to provide you with the highest quality eye care.
