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Ophthamology The study of the eye and it's surrounding
structures, proper functions, eye diseases
and
disorders, and all aspects of vision.
ophthalmologist a medical doctor specializing in the
prevention,
diagnosis, and medical as well as surgical
treatment of vision problems and eye
diseases
Optometrist independent practitioner who completes a
4-
year postgraduate, doctoral-level course in
optometry after typically obtaining a
bachelor's
degree.
Optician independent professional usually state
licensed
to make (dispense) eyeglasses and
contact
lenses according to prescriptions supplied
by
an ophthalmologist or optometrist.
, Orthoptist specializes in testing visual function,
particularly in infants and children,
evaluating
eye muscle disorders, and evaluating
impairments in binocular vision such as
double
vision. (bachelors + 2 years)
Ocularist fabricates and fits patients with prostheses
which replace a surgically removed eye or
cover an unsightly eye.
ophthalmic photographer photographs the eye structures for
diagnosis
and documentation.
ophthalmic medical assistant any individual who help the
ophthalmologist
with diagnostic and treatment-oriented
procedures.
JCAHPO 3 levels of medical - COA certified ophthalmic assistant
assistant - COT certified ophthalmic technician
- COMT certified ophthalmic medical
technologist
subspecialist ophthalmologists who confine their
practice to
diagnosis and treating a defined area of
the
eye or disease.
Verified Solutions | Latest Updated 2026
Ophthamology The study of the eye and it's surrounding
structures, proper functions, eye diseases
and
disorders, and all aspects of vision.
ophthalmologist a medical doctor specializing in the
prevention,
diagnosis, and medical as well as surgical
treatment of vision problems and eye
diseases
Optometrist independent practitioner who completes a
4-
year postgraduate, doctoral-level course in
optometry after typically obtaining a
bachelor's
degree.
Optician independent professional usually state
licensed
to make (dispense) eyeglasses and
contact
lenses according to prescriptions supplied
by
an ophthalmologist or optometrist.
, Orthoptist specializes in testing visual function,
particularly in infants and children,
evaluating
eye muscle disorders, and evaluating
impairments in binocular vision such as
double
vision. (bachelors + 2 years)
Ocularist fabricates and fits patients with prostheses
which replace a surgically removed eye or
cover an unsightly eye.
ophthalmic photographer photographs the eye structures for
diagnosis
and documentation.
ophthalmic medical assistant any individual who help the
ophthalmologist
with diagnostic and treatment-oriented
procedures.
JCAHPO 3 levels of medical - COA certified ophthalmic assistant
assistant - COT certified ophthalmic technician
- COMT certified ophthalmic medical
technologist
subspecialist ophthalmologists who confine their
practice to
diagnosis and treating a defined area of
the
eye or disease.
