An optometrist is an eye doctor who has earned the Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree or Bsc (hons) in optometry.Optometrists examine eyes for both vision and health problems, and correct refractive errors (myopia, hypermetropia and presbyopia) by prescribing eyeglases and contact lenses. Some optometrists also provide low vision care and vision theraphy.
Being a regulated profession, an optometrist's scope of practice may differ depending on location. Thus, disorders or diseases detected outside the treatment scope of optometry are referred out to relevant medical professionals for proper care, more commonly to ophthalmologists. Optometrists typically work closely together with other eye care professional such as ophthalmologists and opticians to deliver quality and efficient eyecare to the general public.
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