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MD vs. OD
 
 
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You have seen two eye doctors, John Smith MD [Medical Doctor] and Joe Smith OD [Doctor of Optometry]. What is the difference? John Smith is an ophthalmologist and Joe Smith is an optometrist. The biggest difference between them is that John performs surgery while Joe does not.

 
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