Everyone should see an eye doctor regularly for checkups. But there are two different types of professionals who are considered eye doctors. Optometrists are healthcare professionals who do vision testing plus basic diagnostics and treatment for some eye conditions. Ophthalmologists are medical doctors with a specialization in treating eye-related diseases and ailments. Most people can see either type of eye doctor, but there are some people who should definitely see an ophthalmologist because of their higher-level knowledge and skill set.
