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Gordon Schanzlin New Vision Institute is a comprehensive vision care practice. Our team of eye doctors and eye surgeons offer a full range of services and procedures to meet your eye care needs.
Ophthalmologists and optometrists are both eye doctors. So, what are the differences between an optometrist and an ophthalmologist? Optometrists complete optometry school and hold a doctor of optometry (OD) degree. Ophthalmologists complete medical school and have an MD (doctor of medicine) or a DO (doctor of osteopathic medicine) degree. Ophthalmologists will often complete a medical residency and specialized surgical training as well. While both optometrists and ophthalmologists can perform eye exams and a range of vision care, only ophthalmologists perform surgery.
At Gordon Schanzlin New Vision Institute, our experienced optometrists and ophthalmologists work together to provide comprehensive eye care. If you are interested in eye surgery, such as LASIK, or if you have a serious eye condition, you will see an ophthalmologist. An optometrist is a great choice for annual eye exams and contact lens fittings, and they will also help eye surgery patients with pre and post-surgical care.
The doctors at Gordon Schanzlin New Vision Institute have either authored or reviewed and approved this content.