Optomertrists are the independent first (or most important) health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and spent time with/talked to structures as well as identify related(related to the deep-down, basic way something works) conditions affecting the eye. Doctors of Optometry prescribe medicines, low vision healing/repairing, vision therapy, sight to see lenses, contact lenses, and perform certain surgical procedures. Optometrists advice their patients regarding surgical and non-surgical options that meet their visual needs related to their occupations, hobbies, and lifestyle. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
HOW
To become an optometrist one must complete a four year program at an accredited optometry school. Undergraduate coursework should include mathematics, English, chemistry, physics and biology. Applicants must take an entrance exam called the Optometry Admission Test (OAT). It is sponsored by theAssociation of Schools and Colleges of Optometry.
References: http://careerplanning.about.com/od/occupations/p/optometrist.htm
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