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Optometrists are trained primarily to prescribe glasses or contact lenses. Most do a very competent job of that. They are not medical doctors and really not qualified to diagnose or treat medical problems. There is nothing wrong with seeing an optometerest to prescribe corrective lenses, but if you have a medical condition related to your eyes, you really should see an M.D. A family physician or internist is probably better than an optometrist. The GP will refer you to an opthalmologist if necessary.