An optometrist is a person who is the main provider of vision care, they are also known as Doctor's of Optometry, or OD's. The men and women in this profession examine people's eyes to diagnose vision problems as well as testing eyes for depth and color perception and ability to focus the eye properly. Most of these doctors are in general practice while some specialize in working with children or with the elderly, while others work to develop ways to protect people's eyes from on-the-job strain. Most optometrists are actually private practitioners who are also responsible for handling the business aspect of running an office, such as developing a patient base and hiring new employees. Do take note that some optometrists do not conduct surgery.
In order to become an optometrist, you need to complete a 4-year degree program at an accredited optometry school, and that needs to be preceded by at least three years of pre-optometric study at an accredited college or university. In order to gain admission into an optometry school you will need to have completed college courses in English, chemistry, biology and math. Since optometry has such a strong background in science students can either major in biology or chemistry, or take courses that offer laboratory experience.
Keep in mind that admission into a school of optometry is very competitive. All applicants must first take an Optometry Admissions Test which will measure academic ability as well as scientific comprehension. As a result of these requirements, many applicants opt to take the exam after their sophomore or junior year of college which allows them to take the test again if their scores are too low. Each college or university that specializes in Optometry will have its own set of undergraduate prerequisites, so applicants should always contact the school before applying.
Optometrist who wishes to conduct research or even teach will need to pursue a Master's degree or even a PhD in visual science, physiological optics or health education, just to name a few. Business ability and the ability to deal well with patients is an important key to success. Attention to detail and manual dexterity are also important qualities that all doctors of optometry must possess.
To look for a list of courses that are related to optometry, you can do a search on Google. Today, you can find many colleges offering optometry courses. Browse through their details and modules to have a better understanding of it.
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