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They treat illnesses, diseases, injuries, and conditions that affect the eye. They also perform vision tests and prescribes corrective lenses. Since they are on the more surgical field, they preform eye surgeries as well.

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The education requires passion and dedication first off! But officially, it begins with a Bachelor’s Degree. You then are required to enter a four-year medical school program. Followed by an internship and residency. Then the need to pass a state exam to receive a medical license to practice ophthalmology.

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Beverly just had her 63rd birthday! She has been noticing over a couple of years that her vision has been weakening. She decided today she was finally going to see an ophthalmologist. Dr. Reed and Beverly discussed her symptoms of her poor vision over the years. Dr. Reed diagnosed her with Macular Degeneration. They discussed treatments and Beverly ended up being pleased officially knowing her condition finally, even though there is no cure.

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An optometrist must earn a Bachelor's degree majoring in something like Biology or Physiology. They are not required to go to Medical School. They then must go to an Optometry program and pass the state test for being an optometrist.

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This job in the vision field is less elaborate. It only requires a high school diploma and some experience.

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An optometrist will conduct eye examinations and prescribe corrective lenses. Optometrists also can identify eye diseases.

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Jimmy has been having a hard time seeing in class. He can see things up close, however he can't see the board in class because it is far away. So he went to see an optometrist. Dr. McCluskey and Jimmy ran some tests. They came to the conclusion that Jimmy has Myopia, or nearsightedness. Dr. McCluskey prescribed him some glasses and he said everything he saw was clear!

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An optician can assist an ophthalmologist or optometrist. They can help patients in finding the right prescription and interpreting prescriptions.

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Tessa is a college student working minimum wage at Wendy's. She just broke her glasses! Her parents told her a few months ago they are no longer going to pay for her glasses now that she is an adult. She went to the eye doctor worried on how she was going to pay for her glasses. Dr. McCluskey's optician, Julia, helped set up a payment plan for Tessa as well as filled her new prescription. Tessa left satisfied with her updated prescription and a payment plan she could afford.