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Role of Optometrists

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The role of optometrists is to provide patients with eye exams. They diagnose eye conditions and diseases and then prescribe medical treatments, contact lenses and eye glasses, depending on the condition the patient has.

Setting

You can find work as an optometrist within the suburbs, urban city and rural areas. In many of the areas that are rural, they only have eye doctors to go to.



Training

If you would like to become an optometrist, you will have to obtain an undergraduate degree - a bachelor's degree, which can take four years to complete. You will have to complete your academic work, along with clinical training. You will have to attend an accredited optometry school to obtain an optometry degree, or OD. Then you will have to complete a year residency.

History

Back in the hay-day, primitive eyeglasses were worn (some hundreds of years ago). Since then, optometry has evolved substantially. Jewelers were some of the first to create spectacles and writing prescriptions for them. Then in 1919, an organization was formed called the American Optometric Association. The role of optometrists didn't involved medical privileges until the 1970s. Now, they have to obtain advanced training in the field.

Specialty Areas

There are different specializations that you can get into in optometry, including vision therapy, sports vision, low vision care, geriatric care, contact lenses or research.

Licensing

In order to become an optometrist, you will have to complete a formal education and a written and clinical exam. Continuing education is also required to keep your license renewed.

Types

There are different types of eye doctors that are out there. The ophthalmologist and optometrist are the professionals that provide eye exams and prescribe contacts or eyeglasses. They are also able to diagnose medical conditions in the eye. The field of ophthalmology involves more about eye disease and surgery. Optometry has more of a focus on writing prescriptions for healthier eyes.
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