11/07/2025
I am an Optometrist. I don’t just help you see clearly I help you keep your eyes healthy for life.
Every day at , I diagnose and manage eye diseases, prescribe glasses and contact lenses, monitor chronic conditions like glaucoma, and sometimes spot health issues just by looking into your eyes.
But let’s clear something up because many people still mix us up:
✅ Optometrist (Me!)
I’m a trained doctor of optometry. I examine, diagnose, treat, and manage eye diseases and vision problems. I prescribe glasses, contact lenses, medications and monitor long-term eye conditions.
I'm your primary eye care provider, the one you should see first for anything related to your eyes.
Ophthalmologist
An ophthalmologist is a medical doctor (an eye surgeon) who treats eye diseases and performs surgeries.
You see them when a surgical intervention or advanced medical treatment is needed.
In many cases, I refer patients to them if surgery is required and they refer patients back to me for continued care.
Optician
An optician helps fit and dispense your glasses and lenses based on prescriptions from me mostly.
They don’t diagnose or treat eye problems, but they’re important for getting your lenses just right.
Optical Nurse
An optical nurse (or ophthalmic nurse) supports patient care within clinics or hospitals, especially during or after surgeries, or in managing chronic conditions. They work alongside optometrists and ophthalmologists in care delivery.
So no, I’m not “just someone who sells glasses.”
I’m a doctor.
A frontline eye care expert.
A guardian of sight.
An advocate for your vision and overall health.
If you haven’t seen an Optometrist in the last year, this is your reminder.
Your eyes are too precious to neglect or to be handed over to the hands of the wrong persons.
