Use this guide to understand whether you may need an optometrist, ophthalmologist, or optician.
Different eye care providers offer different services. The right provider depends on whether you need a routine eye exam, a prescription, help filling an eyewear prescription, care for an eye condition, or eye surgery.
Which eye care provider should you choose?
Do you need to schedule a routine eye exam?
Optometrist OR Ophthalmologist
Do you need a prescription for eyeglasses, contact lenses, or medication?
Optometrist OR Ophthalmologist
Do you need help filling your prescription for glasses or contact lenses?
Optician
Do you have concerns about eye conditions that may require diagnosis, treatment, or management?
Optometrist OR Ophthalmologist
