What is the difference between an optometrist and an ophthalmologist?
What is the difference between an optometrist and an ophthalmologist? An optometrist is a doctor of optometry who helps people with vision problems (also known as opticians in Sri Lanka ). They are experts on how to diagnose, treat, and prevent eye diseases. Ophthalmologists are medical doctors specialised in eye care in Sri Lanka , that have special training in diagnosing, treating, managing or preventing disorders of the eyes or other parts of the visual system. They specialize in ophthalmolog