REI | The Three O's of Eye Care

We have all three under one roof!
Read below to find out what services each provide.

The Three O's of Eye Care
	Optician	Optometrist (Oklahoma)*	Ophthalmologist
Specializes in filling lens prescriptions as well as assist patients with lens and frame fitting and selection	X
Has a one or two year degree or certification	X
A doctor of optometry (O.D.) education includes 4 years of post-graduate doctoral training at an optometry school		X
A medical doctor (M.D.) or doctor of osteopathic medicine (D.O.) education includes 4 years of medical school, and an additional 4-8 years of post-graduate residency and internship training in ophthalmology.			X
Performs vision correction exams, or "refractions"		X	X
Fits and prescribes contact lenses and prescription lenses for eyeglasses		X	X
Diagnose and treat conditions such as nearsightedness/myopia, farsightedness/hyperopia, astigmatism, and other eye-related conditions		X	X
Prescribes certain medications for eye conditions		X	X
Provides vision therapy services		X	X
Can provide pre- and post-operative care following eye surgery		X	X
Can perform surgeries related to the eye		X (limited*)	X
Diagnose and treat complex medical eye conditions			X
Prescribes a broad range of medications for more complicated conditions			X

*Oklahoma Optometrist : Optometry is a state regulated profession. Each state can have a different scope of practice. Oklahoma Optometrists have a larger scope of practice than any other state. Click HERE for more details about what Oklahoma Optometrists are trained to do.

Robinson Eye Institute | 501 E MacArthur St Shawnee, OK 74804 | (405)275-7400