Medically reviewed by Bryan M. Wolynski, OD Key Takeaways Optometrists are primary eye care providers who can prescribe glasses and treat many eye diseases.Ophthalmologists perform eye surgeries and ...

There are two main types of eye doctors: ophthalmologists and optometrists. Confused about which is which and who does what? Here's a look at how they're different. Ophthalmologists and optometrists ...