Question for DPCWAM......?

Question

I notice you answer alot of questions in optical. Your source says you are a "eye care provider" What exactly does that mean? Are you like the girl at Lenscrafters that helps you pick out your eyeglass frames and writes up the bill? Because if that is all, I think maybe you are misleading people by telling them you are an eyecare professional. However, if you are an Optometrist or Opthalmologist, I would like to know that too as it would cause me to respect your answers a great deal more.

Answer 1

I am an optometrist, but when I put that  I get flamed by people saying we are not "real doctors".  An eye care provider is generally considered to be an ophthalmologist or optometrist.