On 9/10/24 7:42 AM, Larry Martell wrote:
One would be better to see an ophthalmologist as opposed to an optician.
Correct. An optician can only fill a prescription written by an ophthalmologist or an optometrist. And depending on where you go for eye care, and your own particular needs, you may need both: at Kaiser, I learned early-on that ophthalmologists there will refer you to an optometrist for routine eyeglass prescriptions, even if they are examining you for other problems (e.g., vitreous shrinkage/liquefaction).
As to "driving glasses," "reading glasses," "computer/music desk glasses," and so forth, prescriptions can be optimized for various needs and various activities.
-- JHHL
