Can anyone advise me about what kind of eye dr is best?!

Can anyone advise me about what kind of eye dr is best?

My eyes are doing very weird things and I think it's something beyond just failing eyesight. What credentials should a person look for in an eye dr when going for an exam?

1 day ago
Thank you Emma, you are so sweet. I will definitely look into the book you recommended. God is helping me stay calm lately, and that helps me to talk to my husband with more courage and in a rational manner. God bless you. I have added you to my contacts.

First, you should have your eyes checked by an OPTOMETRIST to make sure there is not a refractive error (prescription change)...and the OPTOMETRISTS can look at your eyes for any abnormalities and send you to the correct specialist if needed.

When looking for an optometrist, they will have to have O.D. behind their name. Also, I am a strong believer in experience, no matter what kind of doctor I'm going to go see...so before you make the appointment...ask where they went to school and how long they have been in practice as well as any particular interests in eye health they have.

Look, I work for a group of OPHTHALMOLOGISTS. Yup...specialists of all types...and I'm saying see your optometrist first. Optometrists are our first line for any vision problems. Our patients come to us on a 90% optometrist referral basis for evaluation of specific eye problems that the optometrists detected and wanted further evaluation.

Instead of trying to self diagnose and going to an ophthalmologist that may not be the appropriate specialist for your eyes, see your optometrist for a full dilated eye exam. The OPTOMETRISTS are MORE THAN CAPABLE of detecting ANY abnormalities.

Ophthalmologists are good for treating certain, eye anatomy diseases, conditions, and surgeries...but our optometrists help maintain our eye health before there are problems.