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From the Greek Optos (what is seen) and -metry (to measure) an optometrist is a doctor, or in some countries a trained specialist, who measures your eye's refractive state, writes your "[[prescription]]" and screens for common eye health issues. An ophthalmologist does this as well. Ophthalmologists are medical doctors who require more training and specialize in eye health whereas optometrists are more focused on refractive state. | From the Greek Optos (what is seen) and -metry (to measure) an optometrist is a doctor, or in some countries a trained specialist, who measures your eye's refractive state, writes your "[[prescription]]" and screens for common eye health issues. An ophthalmologist does this as well. Ophthalmologists are medical doctors who require more training and specialize in eye health whereas optometrists are more focused on refractive state. | ||
Even if you are not using your "prescription", you should see an optometrist or ophthalmologist on the recommended schedule to screen for other health issues and objectively measure your progress. High [[myopes]] are at higher risk for many eye conditions and should | Even if you are not using your "prescription", you should see an optometrist or ophthalmologist on the recommended schedule to screen for other health issues and objectively measure your progress. High [[myopes]] are at higher risk for many eye conditions and should have their eye health screened more often than [[emmetropes]]. | ||