Knowing Your Eye Doctor
If you are experiencing any trouble with your vision, or are having any other eye health concerns finding an eye doctor that is right for you can be more complicated than it should be.
If you have ever tried to find an eye doctor on your own you are no doubt aware that there are a number of different types of eye doctors, but what services do they offer, what are the areas of expertise, and which is right for you?
Below is a list of eye doctors and what each name means.
Opticians – This type of eye care professional is only qualified to fit and dispense glasses, contacts and other vision improvement aids. This also includes artificial eyes and all opticians must be licensed in the state or province in which they practice.
They are not qualified to make prescriptions or treat or diagnosis eye diseases.
Optometrist – Optometrists are the primary health care providers of the eye care profession. They are qualified to treat and diagnosis diseases of the eye and prescribe corrective lenses for various vision problems.
They are also required to be licensed in order to practice and have at least a four year degree to qualify them. They are not, however, a medical doctor and cannot perform eye surgery.
Behavioral Optometrist - Behavioral Optometrist support natural vision improvement programs like the Rebuild Your Vision Program and is an expanded area of optometric practice that claims to use a “holistic” approach to the treatment of vision and vision information processing problems. The practice of behavioral optometry incorporates various vision therapy methods and has been characterized as a complementary alternative medicine practice.
Ophthalmologists – These are the only eye doctors that have a medical degree and are qualified to perform eye surgery, such as Lasik surgery. They are also qualified to perform the same services as an optometrist, including prescribing corrective lenses and diagnosing eye diseases.
They must have a medical degree, be licensed, and be members of a professional college of ophthalmologist in order to be qualified to practice.
Finding the right eye care professional and one that is qualified to perform the treatments and procedures you need is important.
I have for a Dr an Ophthalmologist, however I am very fearful of the treatment for Macular Degeneration
Thanks Orlin, for sending this email about the types of eye professionals. I had simply failed to consider that four types of eye experts work in eye care.
What I had experienced over the past ten years was confusion from listening to these four ‘experts’. I will adjust my expectations in future dealings.
Regarding your remedial theme, I see better am aware of what both of my eyes do. For example, my mid and long distance vision capabilities work ok, as in I can see what is what in excellent detail. Warm regards, Tom
I am suffering from blurry vision begun when I suffered a stroke in March of 2005. I have since then been seeking treatment from optometrists, ophthalmologists but my vision remains blurry. If my vision could be corrected to a 20/20 level, I will be most grateful.
Hi…orlin..i would like to know whether can i improve my vision to 20/20 in a year time since i currently have vision of 20/50..waiting for your reply
Hi Orlin. I have had LASIK 10 years ago and know have terrible astigmatisms. Can your course help me.
Regards
Bessie
I have just seen my optician an he recommended that I see a specialish due to a caraarct. I sthere anything to help with that without the normal surgery?
Laurine
Hi Stephanie,
Many people are in the same boat you are in. I would suggest reading the following article I wrote titled “Five Steps to Help Prevent Macular Degeneration”.
http://www.rebuildyourvision.com/blog/vision-conditions/macular-degeneration/five-steps-to-help-prevent-macular-degeneration/
To your vision — for life,
Orlin
Hi Chetan,
Many people with 20/50 vision have improved their vision using “The Rebuild Your Vision Program”. Checkout their personal stories at the link below.
http://www.rebuildyourvision.com/success_stories/
To your vision — for life,
Orlin
Hi Bessie,
We have a ton of success stories of people who have used “The Rebuild Your Vision Program” after Lasik Surgery to restore their vision back to 20/20.
Checkout the personal stories of Pearl Tantivongsathaporn and Lisa Lisa Jameson on the following page.
http://rebuildyourvision.com/success_stories/
To your vision — for life,
Orlin
Hi Laurie,
Please visit the following page to learn about what nutrients help protect against Cataracts.
http://www.eyevitaminhealth.com/
To your vision — for life,
Orlin
Dear sir
I am a student 30 years old. My eye diseases are 1) Nystagmus 2) photopobia and 3) Macular degeneration. Can my eyes improve?
Hi Salman,
You were the inspiration behind my latest blog on Photophobia.
http://www.rebuildyourvision.com/blog/vision-conditions/photophobia-fear-of-light/
For Macular Degeneration I would highly recommend reading my blog post titled “Five Steps to Help Prevent Macular Degeneration”.
http://www.rebuildyourvision.com/blog/vision-conditions/macular-degeneration/five-steps-to-help-prevent-macular-degeneration/
For Nystagmus I’m going to start the research on it and post a blog on it soon.
To your vision — for life,
Orlin
ok i have left eye -3.5 and right -3.5
iFi start the program how much time will it take me to recover all my vision?( i will be very carefull to aply all things in he best manner and also eat the adequate necesiated vitamins)
Hi Studia,
Most people see a marked improvement within the first few weeks, with significant improvements in the following 2-3 months.
The catch is dedicating 25 minutes a day to the exercises and techniques.
To your vision — for life,
Orlin