Last of the Medical Appointments

I am so done with Health Appointments. Monday it was an Eye Appointment and it was interesting. I was referred to an Ophthalmologist. Quite the controversy in the office as the discussion came up of Optometrist vs Ophthalmologist. It was determined that I have FAT CORNEAS. ok Thick Corneas I changed it to FAT for a more dramatic diagnose. For at least 25 years I have registered High on the Eye Pressure Tests. That's the one where you stick your head in this machine and a gust of wind blows right in your eye ball. Not until yesterday have I ever been told why I register high every time. Oh by the way registering high means you may have Glaucoma. The Doc told me all about my Thick Corneas. And he insisted that I should NEVER go to an Optometrists again. He was outraged that the State of Texas allows Optometrists to diagnose eye diseases like glaucoma and are allowed to prescribe medications. As I was lessening to him it all made sense. I have seen the same machine (NO UPDATED MACHINE) at every optometrist office doing the same test for years. The equipment at the Ophthalmologist Office is always different and updated. My doc said that people think an Eye Exam is mainly to determine if you need glasses but it should be so much more. Most Eye Diseases go undiagnosed way to long before you have symptoms and then your problem is much worst than if it would have been caught early. Got the information off internet for anyone interested in the differences. Here is a pic of my FAT CORNEAS!!!

LEARN THE DIFFERENCE

Optician vs. Optometrist vs. Ophthalmologist

A patient that requires contact lenses or glasses will seek the help of an optician. An optician fills lens prescriptions for contact lenses and glasses, written by the optometrist or ophthalmologist.

Opticians are not responsible, nor trained, for eye examinations or treatment solutions for eye disorders. They help you pick our your frames and adjust them to fit comfortably.

Optometrists are doctors who perform annual examinations to treat any vision problems and detect signs of disease and abnormal conditions. Examinations may also include testing for glaucoma, color perception, depth, and the ability to focus and coordinate the eyes. Optometrists must be licensed, have a Doctor of Optometry degree, and pass a state board examination.

Ophthalmologists must acquire a Doctor of Medicine degree, a broad knowledge of general medicine, and clinical training. If a person requires medical or surgical care for an eye disease or an eye injury, he or she will seek the assistance of an ophthalmologist. Your refractive laser surgeon MUST be an ophthalmologist. Ophthalmologists must acquire a Doctor of Medicine degree, a broad knowledge of general medicine, and clinical training. This provides them with enough experience to diagnose and treat all types of eye disorders.

Ophthalmologists are the only eye care professionals certified to perform surgery on the eye. A subspecialist has undergone additional years of medical training exclusively in their chosen area of expertise, for example, retinal diseases, glaucoma, cornea or pediatrics.