Optometrist or Opthamologist?

[Septavius]

Originally Posted by Rambo

I recommend Opthalmologists. The exams tend to be a bit more thorough, they have tons of experience spotting actual problems, might be more up-to-date on the latest medicines and procedures and are generally much more knowledgeable.

I had an eye problem that an Optometrist diagnosed as a vision problem and diagnosed me reading glasses even with my 20/15 vision. The Opthalmologist said that was bullshit and dry eyes were the culprit.

I don't claim to know what exact issue you had or to say which doc was right and which was wrong, but reading glasses can also be prescribed not just for making images clearer, but also to decrease the amount of convergence of the eyes, if they are overconverged for a near viewing task. This would be based on answers you give to the doc when he/she changes lenses/prism in front of your eyes.

Originally Posted by dragon8

Opthamologist. My optometrist tested me for glaucoma and said number was high and got worried. He said don't worry but we'll keep "eye" on it and that was it. No follow up nothing. So I went to see the Opthamologist and did all these tests and everything came back normal Thank God.

A diagnosis of glaucoma is usually made from a combination of intraocular pressure reading, visual field exam, examination of the optic cup and disc, and medical history. A high intraocular pressure reading is a potential sign of glaucoma, but a person could have a normal reading and still have glaucoma, or a high reading and no glaucoma.

 

[dragon8]

Originally Posted by Septavius

A diagnosis of glaucoma is usually made from a combination of intraocular pressure reading, visual field exam, examination of the optic cup and disc, and medical history. A high intraocular pressure reading is a potential sign of glaucoma, but a person could have a normal reading and still have glaucoma, or a high reading and no glaucoma.

Correct. I only had a pressure reading that was high due to a thick cornea. I just wanted the optometrist to make sure but he did not.