Eye Care - Ophthalmologist MD
Eye Doctor - Contact Lenses - Eye Glasses - Eye Surgery- Laser Eye Surgery
Napa Valley, San Francisco North Bay, Ca. USA

Types of Eye Care Professionals
Low vision specialist

An Ophthalmologist or Optometrist trained in the functional evaluation of people with low vision and in the prescription of low vision devices. Low vision is a subspecialty; not all eye care professionals are trained in this area.

Ophthalmologist (MD)

Doctor of medicine, educated, clinically trained and state licensed to examine the eye and vision system, diagnose vision problems and eye diseases, and provide surgical and medical treatment. These MDs are found on this page

Opticians

Trained to grind, fit and dispense corrective lenses and low vision devices prescribed by an ophthalmologist or optometrist.

Optometrists OD
Doctor of optometry, educated, clinically trained and state licensed to examine the eye and vision system, diagnose vision problems and eye diseases, prescribe glasses or contact lenses, and provide referral. In many states, optometrists may use pharmaceutical agents for therapeutic purposes.