Who takes care of eyes?
There are three different types of health professionals who specialize in eyes. • An optometrist is a person with special training in caring for eyes and checking vision. • An optician makes glasses. • An ophthalmologist is a medical doctor who can treat eye diseases and perform eye surgery. Most girls don’t need to see a specialist. Your regular health professional can check your eyes and vision. If there is a problem, she or he will recommend a visit to an optometrist or an ophthalmologist. back to top How can I tell if I need glasses? In between visits to your health professional you may notice that you no longer see as well as before. Maybe you’re having trouble seeing the board in school or seeing the ball during a softball game. If so, you’ll want to make an appointment with an optometrist or an ophthalmologist to have your vision checked. You may need glasses. If you already wear glasses or contact lenses, have your vision checked every year. Your prescription may change as you
