Optometrist Or Opthamologist

Should I go to an optometrist or opthamologist for my eyes that are red and burn?


Pediatric optometrist or opthamologist? My 6 year had a weak score for visual perception on school test?
Upon speaking to our doctor, she says to wait and see if the neurologist we will see in January wants him to see an opthamologist. There are other health concerns that warrant a visit to a neurologist. However, the school pscyhologist who administered the test recommended taking him to see a pediatric optometrist for a vision test. I am not sure which route to take.

Question for an optometrist or opthamologist?
I am 20 years old and play volleyball in college. I have worn contacts since 3rd grade and I have never had a problem with them until I got GPC a year ago. I have to wear my glasses every day now and can only put my contacts in for volleyball and special occasions, but they are still very uncomfortable. Anyways, let me get to the point. I am scheduled to have lasik eye surgery in 4 days. I had two consultations and both times I was told I am a good candidate, a little young, but it would be ok. I also have a very bad prescription 8 and 8.5 ... but even then they say I'm still a good candidate. After everything they have told me I am still sooo nervous. I've been so paranoid about my eyes since I got the GPC. I feel like more opinions will make me more confident about having the surgery. I feel like the combination of my bad prescription and age will lead to something bad happening. I just dont want to go blind