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Don’t Wait To Schedule Your Next Eye Exam

blockage to the blood vessels in your eyes, which causes a decline in your vision and needs to be treated asap. Seeing an eye doctor often when living with a disease that causes eye damage like sickle cell is needed to treat and prevent further damage.

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How To Schedule An Eye Exam With The Right Type Of Doctor

There are three different types of eye specialists out there, an ophthalmologist, an optometrist and an optician.

An ophthalmologist specializes in medical and surgical treatment of the eyes and prevention of eye disease and injury while also being able to give routine exams. This type of eye doctor can be booked if you are someone who is living with an eye disease, a disease that causes eye damage, or someone who just wants a check-up.

An optometrist is someone who examines, treats and diagnoses certain issues with the visual system. They can prescribe glasses, contacts and medications to treat eye disease.

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An optician is someone who works on prescribed glasses, such as creating them, repairing them, replacing them, etc.

Who you schedule an appointment with will depend on what your needs are but it’s always good to start off with an optometrist so then they can recommend you to an ophthalmologist if necessary.

Your eyes are important, so make sure you’re doing everything you can to care for them.

 

August 20, 2022 by Jaleesa Robinson

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