Which of the following professionals can perform eye examinations, diagnose eye disorders, and perform optic surgery?

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An ophthalmologist is a licensed medical provider who can diagnose eye disorders, prescribe medication, conduct eye screenings, prescribe glasses or contact lenses, and perform optic surgery. An optometrist is not a medical doctor but is licensed and has earned a degree as a Doctor of Optometry (OD). An optometrist can perform eye examinations, diagnose vision problems and eye diseases, prescribe ophthalmic medications, and treat visual defects through corrective lenses and eye exercises. Opticians are trained to fill prescriptions written by ophthalmologists and optometrists for corrective lenses by grinding the lenses and dispensing eyewear.

Which of the Following Professionals Can Perform Eye Examinations, Diagnose