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Health Encyclopedia: Cataracts Diagnosis
Diagnosis
Either an ophthalmologist or an optometrist can examine patients for cataracts, but only ophthalmologists are qualified to treat cataracts.
- An ophthalmologist is a doctor who specializes in the medical and surgical care of the eye.
- An optometrist is engaged in the practice of eye care, but is not a doctor and cannot prescribe medication or perform surgery.
The Diagnostic Tests
The eye professional can observe cloudy areas on the lenses with a direct physical examination, even before the cat...
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