The term "eye care practitioner" refers to a professional who specializes in eye examination, diagnosis, and treatment. There are several synonyms used to describe these professionals, such as optometrist, ophthalmologist, eye doctor, and vision specialist. An optometrist is a practitioner who provides primary vision care, while an ophthalmologist is a medical doctor who specializes in eye care, including surgeries and treatments. Eye doctor is a general term that can refer to any practitioner who works in the field of eye care. Vision specialist is a term used to describe a practitioner who helps patients with specialized vision needs, such as those with low vision or reading difficulties.