Optometrist vs Ophthalmologist: Which One Do You Need?
Optometrist vs Ophthalmologist: Which One Do You Need? By Dr. Ravi Raithatha, OD · Published September 26, 2026 For an eye exam, glasses, contacts, dry eye, or monitoring a condition like glaucoma or diabetes, you want an optometrist. For eye surgery, you want an ophthalmologist. Most people never need the second, and the ones who […]