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  2. Opticians aren't eye doctors and can't give eye exams. They get a 1- or 2-year degree, certificate, or diploma. They fill the prescription your optometrist gives you for glasses or contact lenses ...

  3. Glossary of Eye Terms - WebMD

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    Optometrist: A doctor trained to examine, diagnose, treat, and manage eye diseases and disorders. They can prescribe glasses and contact lenses as well as check your eye’s internal and external ...

  4. Optometrist vs. Ophthalmologist: Choosing Your Eye Care Provider

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    Unlike an ophthalmologist, an optometrist is not a surgical specialist and cannot treat more serious eye conditions. Optometrists provide the following services:: annual or routine eye exams ...

  5. List of optometric abbreviations - Wikipedia

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    Grade 4 anterior chamber angle. open angle between cornea and iris. AC 3/4. Grade 3 anterior chamber angle. AC 2/4. Grade 2 anterior chamber angle. AC 1/4. Grade 1 anterior chamber angle. AC 0/4.

  6. What is an Ophthalmologist? - WebMD

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    They will look for any early signs of eye problems such as cataracts or glaucoma and examine the back of your eye (retina) and optic nerve. Ophthalmologists diagnose and treat injuries, infections ...

  7. Step one of understanding the prescription from your eye doctor is knowing OD and OS. These are simply abbreviations for Latin terms: OD is an abbreviation for “oculus dexter” which is Latin ...

  8. Eye care professional - Wikipedia

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    Optometrist. Optometrists are healthcare professionals with a degree in eye care, specifically. In the United States and Canada, they are Doctors of Optometry (O.D.) - this includes optical, medical and some surgical eye care. Their training typically includes four years of college followed by four years of eye specific training (Optometry school).

  9. How to Read an Eye Prescription: What the Numbers Mean

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    If your prescription reads -1.00, that means your eyeglasses need 1 diopter of strength to correct nearsightedness. If your prescription reads +2.50, your eyeglasses need 2.5 diopters of strength ...

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