Which doctor would I see?!


Question: Which doctor would I see?
My eye is red and sore. I think I may have scratched it or something....I wanted to know who should I call? My primary care doctor, an optometrist or an opthalmologist?

Answers:

Don't go to your primary doctor. Eyes are a little different than the rest of your body and they may not have the equipment to examine them. I would suggest an Optometrist first. They can treat as well as prescribe medicine if needed. If it's something they can't handle, they will refer you to an Ophthalmologist for further medical treatment.



Your optometrist will be able to examine the health of your eye and treat the abrasion or infection, should there be one. Don't go to your primary care doc, they usually aren't much help when it comes to eyes :)

I'm an optometry student



If there's something strange
in your cornea.
Who you gonna call? - Ghostbusters!

Go to an eye doctor. Either type



go to the optometrist first - they are usually best for eyes. Sounds like a scratch but could be an infection in which case you might need some ointment.




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