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Optometrist
Duties and Responsibilities
With or without the use of diagnostic drugs, the Optometrist examines eyes for the presence or absence of defects or visual anomalies that can be corrected, remedied or relieved by using lenses, prisms, orthopedics, contact lenses or other ophthalmic devices. Responsibilities include performing external and internal examinations of the eyes and determining refractive errors such as myopia, hyperopia or astigmatism, then prescribing treatment.
Optometrists prescribe treatments including lenses to correct refractive errors of refraction and also prescribes and administers orthoptic or visual training when indicated. They also plan and conduct research in areas of clinical optometry and physiological optics, such as physical standards, protective and corrective eye wear, examining methods and techniques, and perceptual problems associated with aeronautics and space flight.
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Optometrist
Duties and Responsibilities
Optometrists examine people's eyes to diagnose vision problems and eye diseases. They use instruments and observation to examine eye health and to test patients' visual acuity, depth and color perception, and their ability to focus and coordinate the eyes. They analyze test results and develop a treatment plan. Optometrists prescribe eyeglasses and contact lenses, and provide vision therapy and low vision rehabilitation. They administer drugs to patients to aid in the diagnosis of eye vision problems and prescribe drugs to treat some eye diseases. Optometrists often provide pre- and post-operative care to cataract, laser vision correction, and other eye surgery patients. They also diagnose conditions due to systemic diseases such as diabetes and high blood pressure, and refer patients to other health practitioners as needed.
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