What is an
Optometrist?
Doctors of optometry (ODs)
professionals for the eye.
Optometrists examine,
diagnose, treat, and manage
diseases, injuries, and
associated structures as
well as identify related
systemic conditions affecting
the eye.

Optometrists prescribe
medications, low vision
rehabilitation, vision therapy,
spectacle lenses, contact
lenses, and perform certain
surgical procedures.
Optometrists counsel their
patients regarding surgical
and non-surgical options that
meet their visual needs
related to their occupations,
avocations, and lifestyle.

An optometrist has
completed pre-professional
undergraduate education in a
college or university and four
years of professional
education at a college of
optometry, leading to the
doctor of optometry (O.D.)
degree. Some optometrists
complete an optional
residency in a specific area
of practice.
At Family Eye Health Associates we practice with a commitment to both ocular
and systemic health.  During an exam we look for sight-threatening conditions
that you may not know you have:


- Glaucoma
- Cataracts
- Macular degeneration
- Retinal detachments and tears
- Ocular and eyelid cancers



Learn more about the eye and ocular diseases by clicking here.



Also, many systemic diseases and conditions can be detected and observed in
the eyes :


- Diabetes
- Heart disease
- Hypertension
- High cholesterol
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Brain tumors
- Multiple sclerosis (MS)
- Thyroid disease


For all these reasons, annual eye examinations for the entire family are as
important as a general physical.
National Eye Institute, National Institutes of Health
Eye Exams Do More Than
Test Your Vision
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2374 Post Road
Airport Professional Park Suite 104
Warwick, RI 02886