For what it's worth...those eye glasses places are run by optometrists (usually) and not an ophthalmologist. An ophthalmologist has more medical training. They

For what it's worth...those eye glasses places are run by optometrists (usually) and not an ophthalmologist. An ophthalmologist has more medical training. They are all independent of the store and just pay rent. But they are all professionals... Edit: Also if you have a real medical issue w/ your eye, definitely see an ophthalmologist. Optometrists are for glasses and minor eye issues...they aren't going to be doing surgery on you.