Ophthalmologists and optometrists coexist in most communities but not always without issues. Sometimes, each group may resent the other, creating disputes or business problems. As elsewhere in life, getting to know each other will remove many obstacles. What creates the problem? Ophthalmologists resent the fact that optometrists are increasingly "encroaching" on the practice of ophthalmology. Bit by bit, optometrists are getting medical and surgical privileges. Ophthalmologists feel that this expansion of responsibility is coming through legislation, not training. To see more details, visit www.medscape.com
