Ophthalmologist

An ophthalmologist, also called an eye MD, is a medical doctor who specializes in eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are trained to provide a wide range of eye care, to diagnosing eye diseases and performing eye surgeries

Many ophthalmologists also perform scientific research on the causes of, and cures for, vision problems and eye diseases.

Eye Surgeon

You already know that an ophthalmologist is an MD who specializes in ophthalmology. An ocular surgeon is an ophthalmologist who has taken additional fellowship training to subspecialize in oculoplastic surgery (ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery of the periorbital and facial tissues).

Optometrist

An optometrist is a healthcare professional who provides primary vision care. They aren’t medical doctors but they are licensed to practice optometry, which includes giving eye exams, writing prescriptions for contact lenses and glasses, finding abnormalities in the eye, and treating certain eye diseases.

Ophthalmic Technologist

Ophthalmic technologists work in eye clinics and eye centers. These indispensable technologists assist ophthalmologists by performing diagnostic testing on patients, fitting contact lenses, dispensing patient medications ( in Sri Lanka ophthalmic technologist not allow to prescribe medicine) and assisting with ophthalmic surgical procedures.

Opticians

Opticians are health professionals trained to interpret prescriptions prepared by physicians and optometrists to supply, fit and dispense eyeglasses, contact lenses and other vision aids. Opticians are often referred to as the “pharmacists of eye care”: they do not perform eye exams nor prescribe, but they can fill your prescription.