movies during their exam,” pediatric ophthalmologist Dr. Samantha Feldman, who also practices at the Krieger Eye Institute says.
Orthoptist
Orthoptists aren’t common, with only about 400 in the United States. They aren’t doctors, according to the American Association of Certified Orthoptists.
But orthoptists are uniquely skilled in diagnosis and assist physicians in providing surgical and nonsurgical treatment for eye disorders, with an emphasis on binocular vision and eye movements.
They typically help with conditions such as strabismus, amblyopia, and double vision.
Treatments they help administer include patching therapy, prisms and convergence exercises. They help evaluate patients of all ages, but most often children.
Optician
Opticians, who also are not doctors, don’t treat or diagnose eye conditions. They design and fit eyeglass lenses and frames for patients according to prescriptions from ophthalmologists and optometrists.
Eyes are an important part of our health that is often overlooked.
If you notice any changes in your eyes, you should contact the appropriate specialist as soon as possible to receive the proper treatment.