Developmental/ Behavioral/ Functional Optometrists do prescribe glasses and
do tests.  They take a very functional look at vision not just the
structural aspects.  They look at aspects of vision such as convergence,
processing, tracking, etc. and are often involved in prescribing vision
therapy.  Vision therapy is a series of exercises to help build visual
skills.  I like the input our Dr. gives me because I get more than the
typical near and far sighted.
Neuro-ophthalmologists are doctors and are very interested in functional
vision.  Not exactly sure about their scope as I haven't worked with one
but, from what I've picked up they specialize in neurological aspects of
vision.  For example, they would work with people who've had strokes, or
brain injury.  I believe they are something like a cross between a
neurologist and an ophthalmologist.  I can look further into it for you if
you want.  Have I made any sense.

Beth the OT

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Most of my handwriting kids get sent off to our local
> developmental optometrist for a looksy

Is a developmental optometrist the same as an neuro-ophthalmologist?  Also I
need some enlightment on definations. I thought optometrist could only do
acuity evaluation tests and prescribe glasses and an ophthalmologist was an
MD. ( I guess the same difference a psychologist and  a psychiatrist?????
both are doctors but one is MD and one is PhD)
Joanne