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Ophthalmologists, optometrists and eye clinics for vision tests, glasses and eye surgery.

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This page helps you find and choose an eye care provider. For condition information, see the Eye care health topic.

What eye care covers

Eye care includes routine sight tests, prescribing and fitting glasses or contact lenses, monitoring eye conditions and surgery. Different professionals cover different parts of that, which is why the titles matter.

Ophthalmologist, optometrist and optician

  • An ophthalmologist is a medical doctor who has specialised in eyes. They diagnose and treat eye disease, prescribe medicines and perform surgery.
  • An optometrist is trained to examine eyes, test vision, prescribe glasses and contact lenses and detect signs of eye conditions, which may lead to a referral. The scope of practice varies by country.
  • An optician (sometimes called a dispensing optician) fits and supplies glasses and contact lenses from a prescription, and advises on frames and lenses.

HealthNaro lists Ophthalmology and Optometry as specialties. Ask any practice which of these roles will see you.

Main services

Listed services include eye examinations, spectacles and contact lenses, cataract surgery and glaucoma management. A profile shows only the services the provider has told us about.

How to choose a provider

  • Match the need to the role: routine testing and glasses to an optometrist or optician; disease, surgery or medical eye problems to an ophthalmologist.
  • Check registration with the relevant national regulator and ask for the number if you want to confirm it.
  • Read the verification label. Public listing means details come from public sources; Contact verified means we confirmed the contact details; Reviewed by HealthNaro means we compared the listing with evidence; Credentials verified means a named person checked a register or document. Labels are not quality ratings.
  • Ask whether the practice can see you on the same site for tests, glasses and follow-up, or refers elsewhere.
  • For surgery, ask who performs it, where, and what follow-up is included.

What to prepare

Bring your current glasses or contact lenses and any earlier prescription. List medicines you take and any family history of eye conditions. Note the symptoms you have noticed, such as blurred vision or discomfort. If your pupils may be dilated, ask whether you should arrange transport home.

Cost, insurance and access

Costs vary by examination type, lenses and frames, and surgery is usually priced separately from consultations. Ask what is included in an estimate, including follow-up. Check your insurer's cover for eye tests and glasses. HealthNaro shows prices only where a source and date exist.

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Specialties in eye care

Towns with eye care providers

Towns where HealthNaro lists at least one published provider in this field of care.

Listed providers in eye care

Verified profiles are shown first. Sponsored placement never changes this order.

  • Eye Clinic

    Augljos

    Haaleiti og Bustadir, Reykjavik, Iceland

    Augljos augnlaekningastod bydur upp a alhlida augnlaeknathjonustu auk thess ad bjoda upp a nyjustu taekni i laseraugnlaekningum. Tveir augnlaeknar vinna vid stodina, Johannes Kari Kristinsson og Elva Dogg Johannesdottir.

    Reviewed by HealthNaro Ophthalmology

  • Eye Clinic

    Augnlaeknastofan i Mjodd

    Breidholt, Reykjavik, Iceland

    Augnlaeknastofan i Mjodd has been operating since 1993. Experienced ophthalmologists and an optometrist work here, seeing both children and adults. The services include general ophthalmology, eye examinations by an...

    Reviewed by HealthNaro Ophthalmology

  • Specialist Clinic

    Eg C gleraugnaverslun

    Digranes, Kopavogur, Iceland

    Optometrist in Kopavogur, Iceland.

    Reviewed by HealthNaro Optometry

  • Specialist Clinic

    Eyesland

    Haaleiti og Bustadir, Reykjavik, Iceland

    Eyesland offers high-quality, outstanding service when it comes to eye tests and in-store advice. Opticians with many years of experience in the trade work at Eyesland, and an eye test can be booked at short notice...

    Reviewed by HealthNaro Optometry

  • Specialist Clinic

    Eyesland gleraugnaverslun

    Vesturbaer, Reykjavik, Iceland

    Eyesland offers high-quality, outstanding service when it comes to eye tests and in-store advice. Opticians with many years of experience in the trade work at Eyesland, and an eye test can be booked at short notice...

    Reviewed by HealthNaro Optometry

  • Specialist Clinic

    Geisli ehf, gleraugnaverslun

    Akureyri, Iceland

    Fjolskyldu fyrirtaeki sem hefur starfad i meira en 50 ar.

    Reviewed by HealthNaro Optometry

Frequently asked questions

Who should I see first for an eye problem?
For a routine sight test or glasses, an optometrist or optician is usually the first stop. For eye disease, surgery or sudden changes in vision, an ophthalmologist is the doctor who treats the eye. Sudden vision loss needs urgent medical attention.
Is an optician the same as an optometrist?
Not exactly. An optometrist examines eyes and prescribes lenses. An optician fits and dispenses glasses and contact lenses. In some countries the roles and titles differ, so ask the practice.
Does HealthNaro list eyewear shops?
Only where the business offers eye care services and has been published as a listing. We do not list prices unless they are sourced and dated.
How often should I have my eyes checked?
It depends on your age, health and family history. Your eye care professional will advise you on the right interval.
Is the request service free?
Yes. HealthNaro does not charge patients, and it does not sell your details.

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