The Three O's of Eye Care:

An OPHTHALMOLOGIST is a doctor of medicine (M.D.) who is licensed to practice medicine and surgery and specializes in all aspects of eye and vision care. This specialist's education typically includes four years of college, four years of medical school, one year of internship, and three or four years in an eye residency program. In diagnosis and treatment, the ophthalmologist uses and prescribes medicines, glasses, contact lenses, and performs surgery.

Dr. Stoken is an Ophthalmologist.

An OPTOMETRIST is a doctor of optometry (O.D.). This professional is licensed to practice optometry and specializes in determining the need for glasses while screening the patient for abnormalities of the eye. The optometric education consists of two to four years of college and four years in an optometric college. The optometrist treats visual disturbances with glasses and contact lenses and medications on a limited basis.

Dr. West is an Optometrist

An OPTICIAN is licensed to fit, adjust, and dispense glasses and other optical devices on the written prescription of a licensed physician or optometrist.