A comprehensive eye exam checks both your prescription and the health of your eyes. Online glasses are not a substitute for regular exams.
Optometrist or ophthalmologist?
| Professional | Typical role |
|---|---|
| Optometrist (OD) | Eye exams, prescriptions for glasses and contacts, and management of many common eye conditions. |
| Ophthalmologist (MD/DO) | Medical doctor specialising in eyes, including surgery and complex conditions. |
| Optician | Fits and adjusts glasses from a prescription; does not examine eyes. |
How to find one
- Ask your health insurer or vision plan for an in-network list.
- Check your national or state professional association's directory.
- Ask your primary-care provider for a referral.
When booking, ask for
- A copy of your glasses prescription after the exam.
- Your pupillary distance (PD), if they measure it.
- The prescription expiry date.
Lumora Eyewear does not operate or endorse a directory of eye doctors.
