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the Field of Optometry Don't know anything about the field? Here are some of the basics of the wonderful world of Optometry! |
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Links: - Assoc. of Schools and Colleges of Optometry: www.opted.org - Wikipedia article on Optometry: http://en.wikipedia.org/ wiki/Doctor_of_Optometry - Wikipedia article on Opthalmology: http://en.wikipedia.org/ wiki/Ophthalmologist - Wikipedia article on Opticianry: http://en.wikipedia.org/ wiki/Optician |
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of an Optometrist, from Wikipedia A Doctor of Optometry (Greek: optos meaning seen or visible and metria meaning measurement) is an eye care professional who is a primary care practitioner for most vision and ocular health concerns. Optometrists, or optometric physicians as they are sometimes called in the US, are trained to diagnose, manage, and treat a multitude of visual and ocular health-related concerns, including, but not limited to, fitting and prescribing glasses and contact lenses, diagnosing and treating (excluding surgery) muscular abnormalities, treating minor ocular injuries, diagnosing and treating diseases such as glaucoma and diagnosing others such as diabetic retinopathy. In Oklahoma, optometric physicians perform certain laser procedures. Compared vs. Ophthalmologists and Opticians An opthalmlologist is different from an optometrist in that the former has an M.D. or D.O. (as opposed to an optometrist, who has an O.D.) and has done a residency for a few years to specialize in ophthalmology. An ophthalmologist in very general terms is basically an eye surgeon. An optician is a specialized technician who is certified to fill eye lens prescriptions (although some states, such as Oregon, do not require licensing). They typically either go through formal training or sometimes learn the necessary skills from on-the-job training A very informative video that shows what optometry is all about: Source Salary
There are hundreds of reasons why optometry is a great career choice. Many people choose it because it allows flexibility in time if you own a practice, which allows for more time to spend with family. Also, optometric education does not require residency - you are ready to practice upon graduation. Other reasons include low stress, better hours vs. physicians, not much involvement with blood and guts, and the ability to spend quality time with patients. For more on optometry as a career choice, please visit this blog post! |
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