2. Resources
  3. Understanding the Roles of Eye Care Providers

Understanding the Roles of Eye Care Providers

Download Resource
A man and a doctor are sitting across from each other at a table. The man is leaning on the table and listening to the doctor. The doctor is writing something on his clipboard.

Choosing the right eye care provider can be confusing, especially when different professionals have overlapping roles. Many people are unsure who to see, when to seek a referral, or how each provider fits into their overall vision care. This resource breaks down the roles of ophthalmologists, optometrists, low vision specialists, and opticians to help you better understand what each professional does and how they can support your eye health and functional vision needs.

Additional Resources

A screenshot of the Microsoft Word alt text window.
Creating Alt Text for Images
A young woman with glasses and long black hair sits at a desk while working on her computer. She has one hand to her chin while she looks at the screen.
Guide
Best Practices for Effective & Accessible Presentations
An audiogram with Loudness (dB) on the x-axis, Pitch (Hz) on the y-axis, and colors showing the degree of hearing loss.
Guide
Interpreting Audiograms: A Resource for Providers, Family Members and DeafBlind Individuals