Question 1

What Is the difference between an ophthalmologist, an optometrist and an optician?

Accepted Answer

An ophthalmologist (MD) who is medically certified and licensed to practice medicine and perform eye surgery. An ophthalmologist with at least 12 years of education and training beyond high school and who is qualified to diagnose and treat all eye diseases; Perform surgery and prescribe and fit glasses and contact lenses.

An optometrist (OD) is certified in optometry and licensed to practice optometry. An optometrist has at least six years of education and training after high school and is qualified to determine the need for eyeglasses and contact lenses; Describe visual correction. Examination of some eye diseases.

An optometrist generally has a combination of a college education (or two years of college optometry) and on-the-job training. An optometrist is trained to fit and dispense eyeglasses or contact lenses based on a prescription from a licensed ophthalmologist or optometrist.

Question 2

When should my child's eyes be examined?

Accepted Answer

Most doctors evaluate vision as part of a child's medical exam. They may refer the child to an ophthalmologist (medical ophthalmologist) if there are any signs of an eye condition. The American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend that the first eye exam be performed in a hospital as part of the newborn discharge exam. Visual function (including eye alignment, etc.) should also be checked by a pediatrician or family doctor during the child's routine checkups (usually at two, four, and six months of age). Post-amblyopia and alignment exams should be done at three years of age and then annually after school age.
If you suspect that your child has double vision, amblyopia (low vision in the eye that otherwise appears normally), refractive error (nearsightedness or farsightedness), or amblyopia (misalignment of the eye in either direction), or if there are genetic factors that may predispose your child to eye disease, make an appointment with an ophthalmologist as soon as possible. New technologies allow sight testing in infants and young children. If there is a family history of misaligned eyes, childhood cataracts, or serious eye disease, your ophthalmologist may begin checking your child's vision at a very young age.

Question 3

When should an adult's eyes be examined?

Accepted Answer

Eye exams for adults should be done regularly.
The eyes of young adults (ages 20 to 39) should be examined every three to five years.
Adults (ages 40 to 64) should have an eye exam every two to four years.
Older adults (over 65) should have an eye exam every 1-2 years.

High-risk adults include:
People with Diabetics
People with glaucoma or a strong family history of glaucoma.
People with AIDS / HIV

Question 4

Can I use my eyeglass prescription to buy over-the-counter contact lenses?

Accepted Answer

No, because it does not provide the specifications for lens diameter, thickness and base curve. A new prescription must be carefully fitted by an eye care specialist to avoid serious adverse reactions.

Question 5

Will working at a computer screen hurt my eyes?

Accepted Answer

No, there is no evidence that working on a computer is harmful to the eyes. However, long hours of work can damage the eyes, neck and back. Detecting glare from different light sources can also be a problem. It is often helpful to take periodic breaks, look into the distance, and adjust your work station (screen angle, chair height, lighting change, etc.)

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