Twice, this week, while wearing my hard contacts, my left eye started to hurt when that eye was open. When I took out my left contact, I noticed the vision in that eye was blurred more than normal. Even when I put on my glasses (after taking out the contacts), that eye still couldn't focus correctly. Not only could I not focus in that eye but it was really sensitive. Like when I was taking a shower and maybe a little water got into the eye, it would hurt. I know that the problem couldn't be with my prescription because I got it changed a couple months back and haven't had this problem until this week. Ok, so now I'm deciding whether I should visit and opthamologist or an optometrist about this problem.
2006-11-10 07:50:45 · 9 answers · asked by theturtle 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
You should return to the optometrist that has previously cared for you. They are qualified to take care of the issue, know what contact lenses you were fit in, and are already familiar with your eye history.
Optometrists are able to detect and treat eye diseases. They do not perform surgery (as Ophthalmologists do). If you have a problem that requires surgery, your Optometrist would refer you to the specialist that would be able to help you). From the symptoms you mentioned, your Optometrist should be the best to help you.
Hope that helps.
Dr. Mira (Optometrist)
2006-11-13 12:00:12 · answer #1 · answered by drmiras 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the two an Ophthalmologist (MD) or an Optometrist (OD) can do an eye fixed refraction and prescribe glasses. My very own adventure has been that optometrists take greater time and are much less probably to pawn off the refraction to a technician or different assistant. Conversely, a lot of them make money on the sale of contacts or glasses that could properly be a conflict of interest. An ophthalmologist will purely provide you a prescription and deliver you to an optician for installation. To me, a competent eye examination relies upon on a cooperative affected person, and a affected person examiner who's unquestionably knowledgeable and has a competent artwork ethic.
2016-10-03 12:14:37 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should definitely see an opthalmologist. Pain is a symptom that should be treated by a medical doctor, not an optometrist. An optometrist is fine to see only if you are having no symptoms other than maybe not seeing as clearly over time so that you suspect that all you need a new prescription.
I had a similar situation with pain and blurring in connection with contact lenses and it turned out I had a small ulcer on the cornea. I had to put ointment in my eye for a few days and rest my vision in order for it to heal.
So, call the opthalmologist without delay, and don't put the contact lenses back in until you're well.
2006-11-10 07:59:22 · answer #3 · answered by Latrice T 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your eyes are very important and I would choose an ophthalmologist. They have M.D. degrees.
Optometrists are very good about fitting glasses and can check for glaucoma, etc. They do not have an M.D. There have an O.D. They usually also know a good ophthalmologist.
It sounds like you have irritated your cornea and may even have a small cut on your cornea. Please don't wear your contacts until your eye clears up. Definitely go see an ophthalmologist but expect to pay a lot of money, which would still be better than being incorrectly diagnosed.
2006-11-10 07:59:07 · answer #4 · answered by makeitright 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ophthalmologist. You need to see a medical doctor. Optometrists are only to get glasses and contacts and cannot treat problems of the eyes.
2006-11-10 07:53:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go with the ophthalmologist just in case it is something more serious. Also I would not wear the contacts until you do, could make things worse. You may just have a tear or scratch but I would play it safe.
2006-11-10 07:55:21 · answer #6 · answered by kna0831 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An optometrist is a medical doctor, and the only difference is that an opthamologist is also a surgeon, so eithe should be fine.
2006-11-10 07:59:07 · answer #7 · answered by GEEGEE 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i used to work at eye dr office...go back to your optometrist that prescribed the new lenses.it's possible that the base curve is not correct or something simple.you could have an infection or corneal ulcer.no need for an opthamologist.don't put it off,do it soon!
2006-11-10 07:55:53 · answer #8 · answered by tinaluvsglass 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should better visit an ophthalmologist.
2006-11-10 07:53:45 · answer #9 · answered by ducky 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋