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According to an old proverb, “The eyes are the mirror of the soul.” That’s only one of many reasons why you should take good care of your eyes. Who’s who? Are you confused by all the different types of people who can take care of your eyes? Not surprising, because the terms are very similar. An optometrist is an eye care professional who examines and treats vision problems by prescribing contact lenses and glasses. He or she has earned the title O.D. through many years of university training specifically related to eye care. The College of Optometry at the University of Waterloo is the only English-speaking school of optometry in Canada. For more information, see www.collegeoptom.on.ca. An ophthalmologist is a doctor who specializes in diseases of the eyes. He or she can prescribe medication for diseases such as glaucoma or cataracts, and can perform surgery if necessary. He or she earned a degree as a medical doctor, and then continued medical training to become an eye spec