The right professional for the right job

The optometrist, the optician and the ophthalmologist are three professionals who take care of your eyes. Read on to learn about their respective area of expertise.

Optometrist

Optometrists carry out eye examinations and vision evaluations to diagnose potential problems and prescribe necessary corrective treatment (glasses, contact lenses, therapy programs). In the course of a complete eye exam, the optometrist can also detect eye diseases and prescribe treatments.

For more information, visit the website of the Ordre des optométristes du Québec
http://www.ooq.org (in French only)

Optician

Opticians make eyewear (glasses and contact lenses) and ensure they fit according to the optometrist’s or ophthalmologist’s prescription. They also provide advice to customers on the frames that best meet their needs.

For more information, visit the website of the Ordre des opticiens d’ordonnances du Québec
http://www.oodq.qc.ca (in French only)

Ophthalmologist

As physicians who specialize in eye care, ophthalmologists are interested in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of vision problems and eye diseases. They are members of the Collège des médecins du Québec and handle all eye surgery for cataracts, strabismus, glaucoma, etc.

For more information, visit the website of the Association des médecins ophtalmologistes du Québec.
http://www.amoq.org (in French only)