OHbaby! Forums : Eye Health Survey https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 07 May 2026 10:11:19 +0000 Sun, 19 Jul 2009 19:15:33 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=27492 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Eye Health Survey : Done for you, me and the boys...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27492&PID=726383&title=eye-health-survey#726383 Author: mummy_becks
Subject: 27492
Posted: 19 July 2009 at 7:15pm

Done for you, me and the boys see an Ophthal as my insurance company will cover it. Been seeing the same one since I as 4!!!

]]> Sun, 19 Jul 2009 19:15:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27492&PID=726383&title=eye-health-survey#726383 <![CDATA[Eye Health Survey : Not at all. Who are you going...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27492&PID=724612&title=eye-health-survey#724612 Author: peanut butter
Subject: 27492
Posted: 16 July 2009 at 11:15pm

Not at all. Who are you going to see?

They are a strange mix. Normally medical specialists fall into two camps...surgeons or not. But ophthalmologists are both. they do eye surgery AND treat eye conditions medically. They can also do eye exams....but just between you and me...optometrists are better at getting prescriptions right.

It is quite likely that the paed chose an ophthal over an optometrist purely because they are more familiar with them. But in saying that....If an optom found something a bit funny with his eyes we would refer anyway...you dont muck around with kids eyes. Aidan was premmie wasnt he? They can have eye problems so I think an ophthal is best option.

But let me know who you are seeing. They are all good but some of them have ZERO personality]]> Thu, 16 Jul 2009 23:15:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27492&PID=724612&title=eye-health-survey#724612 <![CDATA[Eye Health Survey : nzpiper, at aidans appointment...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27492&PID=724562&title=eye-health-survey#724562 Author: Tastic
Subject: 27492
Posted: 16 July 2009 at 9:51pm

nzpiper, at aidans appointment today the ped couldnt test his eyes for anything lol he held a piece of paper over one eye at a time and said well that didnt work, oh well Ill just refer him to the ophthalmologist and he can check them out

should I be worried since they are a surgeon?]]> Thu, 16 Jul 2009 21:51:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27492&PID=724562&title=eye-health-survey#724562 <![CDATA[Eye Health Survey : . ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27492&PID=724555&title=eye-health-survey#724555 Author: NewPhoenix
Subject: 27492
Posted: 16 July 2009 at 9:44pm

.]]> Thu, 16 Jul 2009 21:44:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27492&PID=724555&title=eye-health-survey#724555 <![CDATA[Eye Health Survey : I should add that in most cases...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27492&PID=724435&title=eye-health-survey#724435 Author: peanut butter
Subject: 27492
Posted: 16 July 2009 at 8:24pm

I should add that in most cases your optometrist would be your first port of call for eye related things (above your GP...they know diddly squat). If your optom has any concerns they will refer you to an ophthalmologist.]]> Thu, 16 Jul 2009 20:24:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27492&PID=724435&title=eye-health-survey#724435 <![CDATA[Eye Health Survey : An optometrist is trained to examine...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27492&PID=724431&title=eye-health-survey#724431 Author: peanut butter
Subject: 27492
Posted: 16 July 2009 at 8:23pm

An optometrist is trained to examine the eye and prescribe glasses/ contact lenses etc. They examine both the visual system and the health of the eye but in general cant treat any eye disease (although this is changing and some can).

An ophthalmologist is a medical specialist. An eye surgeon. They have done a medical degree and then specialised in eye surgery. HEAPS of study and very specialised with a very hard pass rate. These guys are geniuses and worth every penny....I would not want their responsibility.

Optometrists hold a degree in optometry (5 long hard bloody years)....but Ophthals are studying for 10-15years!

Opticians (in NZ) generally refer to dispensing opticians. They can take your prescription and make glasses but cant prescribe and dont test eyes.

All 3 professions have to undergo continuing education to upskill each year and must hold an annual practicing certificate.

Does that help?


]]> Thu, 16 Jul 2009 20:23:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27492&PID=724431&title=eye-health-survey#724431 <![CDATA[Eye Health Survey : Anthea wrote:done :) whats...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27492&PID=724378&title=eye-health-survey#724378 Author: Tastic
Subject: 27492
Posted: 16 July 2009 at 7:52pm

Originally posted by Anthea Anthea wrote:

done :)

whats the difference between an optometrist and an ophthalmologist?
Just looked it up: http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=22559

we had the pediatrician for Aidan today and they are referring him to the ophthalmologist :(]]> Thu, 16 Jul 2009 19:52:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27492&PID=724378&title=eye-health-survey#724378 <![CDATA[Eye Health Survey : Done :) ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27492&PID=724371&title=eye-health-survey#724371 Author: Tastic
Subject: 27492
Posted: 16 July 2009 at 7:47pm

Done :)]]> Thu, 16 Jul 2009 19:47:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27492&PID=724371&title=eye-health-survey#724371 <![CDATA[Eye Health Survey : Done. Reminds me that I really...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27492&PID=724165&title=eye-health-survey#724165 Author: MamaT
Subject: 27492
Posted: 16 July 2009 at 3:29pm

Done.

Reminds me that I really should get an eye check up too - its been about 5 years

]]> Thu, 16 Jul 2009 15:29:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27492&PID=724165&title=eye-health-survey#724165 <![CDATA[Eye Health Survey : Anthea wrote: Bobbie wrote:Done...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27492&PID=724135&title=eye-health-survey#724135 Author: Bobbie
Subject: 27492
Posted: 16 July 2009 at 3:05pm

Originally posted by Anthea Anthea wrote:

Originally posted by Bobbie Bobbie wrote:

Done though one of their questions is incorrectly set up.


maybe that's the eye test part of the survey?


Lol then I failed it I couldn't figure out for ages why it wouldn't let me submit the page and then I realised that one of the 'other please specify' questions only works if you tick another answer as well.]]> Thu, 16 Jul 2009 15:05:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27492&PID=724135&title=eye-health-survey#724135 <![CDATA[Eye Health Survey : done. the question about whether...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27492&PID=724129&title=eye-health-survey#724129 Author: angel4
Subject: 27492
Posted: 16 July 2009 at 2:59pm

done. the question about whether i wear glasses or not stumped me lol. Im meant to wear them and do sometimes but not all the time]]> Thu, 16 Jul 2009 14:59:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27492&PID=724129&title=eye-health-survey#724129 <![CDATA[Eye Health Survey : . ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27492&PID=723695&title=eye-health-survey#723695 Author: NewPhoenix
Subject: 27492
Posted: 15 July 2009 at 10:36pm

.]]> Wed, 15 Jul 2009 22:36:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27492&PID=723695&title=eye-health-survey#723695 <![CDATA[Eye Health Survey : . ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27492&PID=723693&title=eye-health-survey#723693 Author: NewPhoenix
Subject: 27492
Posted: 15 July 2009 at 10:35pm

.]]> Wed, 15 Jul 2009 22:35:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27492&PID=723693&title=eye-health-survey#723693 <![CDATA[Eye Health Survey : Done though one of their questions...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27492&PID=723601&title=eye-health-survey#723601 Author: Bobbie
Subject: 27492
Posted: 15 July 2009 at 9:05pm

Done though one of their questions is incorrectly set up. ]]> Wed, 15 Jul 2009 21:05:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27492&PID=723601&title=eye-health-survey#723601 <![CDATA[Eye Health Survey : Done it...I have short sightedness...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27492&PID=723565&title=eye-health-survey#723565 Author: minik8e
Subject: 27492
Posted: 15 July 2009 at 8:45pm

Done it...I have short sightedness and astigmatism so do have eye probs (as does DH)...]]> Wed, 15 Jul 2009 20:45:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27492&PID=723565&title=eye-health-survey#723565 <![CDATA[Eye Health Survey : Thanks for the link - have done...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27492&PID=723560&title=eye-health-survey#723560 Author: MummyFreckle
Subject: 27492
Posted: 15 July 2009 at 8:44pm

Thanks for the link - have done it!

 

]]> Wed, 15 Jul 2009 20:44:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27492&PID=723560&title=eye-health-survey#723560 <![CDATA[Eye Health Survey : I dont think it matters if you...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27492&PID=723507&title=eye-health-survey#723507 Author: peanut butter
Subject: 27492
Posted: 15 July 2009 at 7:55pm

I dont think it matters if you dont have eye probs. my mum was reading it out to me (she wanted the "right" answers...and I wasnt giving them to her) I have been too lazy to read it myself but it sounded like it was trying to find out what the general public know.....I guess so we dont assume you know something (or dont know).]]> Wed, 15 Jul 2009 19:55:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27492&PID=723507&title=eye-health-survey#723507 <![CDATA[Eye Health Survey : Done ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27492&PID=723353&title=eye-health-survey#723353 Author: Shezamumof3
Subject: 27492
Posted: 15 July 2009 at 4:38pm

Done ]]> Wed, 15 Jul 2009 16:38:47 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27492&PID=723353&title=eye-health-survey#723353 <![CDATA[Eye Health Survey : Done but dont think I will be...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27492&PID=723338&title=eye-health-survey#723338 Author: Kellz
Subject: 27492
Posted: 15 July 2009 at 4:18pm

Done but dont think I will be much use cos got no eye problems!]]> Wed, 15 Jul 2009 16:18:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27492&PID=723338&title=eye-health-survey#723338 <![CDATA[Eye Health Survey : Done! ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27492&PID=723335&title=eye-health-survey#723335 Author: clover
Subject: 27492
Posted: 15 July 2009 at 4:15pm

Done!]]> Wed, 15 Jul 2009 16:15:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27492&PID=723335&title=eye-health-survey#723335 <![CDATA[Eye Health Survey : Done. ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27492&PID=723297&title=eye-health-survey#723297 Author: Leahsmummy
Subject: 27492
Posted: 15 July 2009 at 3:22pm

Done. ]]> Wed, 15 Jul 2009 15:22:26 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27492&PID=723297&title=eye-health-survey#723297 <![CDATA[Eye Health Survey : Done! ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27492&PID=723272&title=eye-health-survey#723272 Author: GuestGuest
Subject: 27492
Posted: 15 July 2009 at 2:52pm

Done!]]> Wed, 15 Jul 2009 14:52:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27492&PID=723272&title=eye-health-survey#723272 <![CDATA[Eye Health Survey : I am an optometrist and my professional...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27492&PID=723267&title=eye-health-survey#723267 Author: peanut butter
Subject: 27492
Posted: 15 July 2009 at 2:47pm

I am an optometrist and my professional association has asked that I get as many non optometry people to fill this in as possible

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=ZOYGSwkHaK5KB1JHH_2bXyTg_3d_3d

Havent looked at it myself as I am not allowed to do it.

Thanks

I think you can win $500...wahooo!!!]]> Wed, 15 Jul 2009 14:47:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27492&PID=723267&title=eye-health-survey#723267