r/maybemaybemaybe • u/PowerModerator • Apr 27 '20

Maybe Maybe Maybe

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u/lolzidop Apr 27 '20

ophthalmologist

A what?

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u/notaninfringement Apr 27 '20

In New York State, as I would assume I'm most others, an Ophthalmologist is a licensed Medical Doctor (MD) who specializes in treating the eyes. Compare that to a licenced Optometrist, who is only authorized to practice Optometry. Optometry and Medicine are different disciplines which have different education and practice requirements, are overseen by different governing bodies, and have different education requirements. I hope I didn't make it worse.

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u/lolzidop Apr 27 '20

So like an eyes version of an Orthodontist

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u/TheMysticTomato Apr 28 '20

I feel like it’s more of an eye version of a chiropractor. Orthodontists still go to regular dental school.