Optometry
Optometry, is a health care profession is concerned
with examination, diagnosis and treatment of eyes, specially related to visual,
optical symptoms, refractive errors and their correction, using lenses and
other optical aids. Ophthalmic Optics popularly
called Optometry is a science, which deals with the structure, function and
working of the human eye.
The scope for optometric practice in India and
abroad is great and unlimited. It is a dynamic and challenging career
which could achieve personal growth, community respect and offers job
flexibility, financial success and unlimited opportunities. the
areas under this career would include:
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Vision screening
(eye testing),
·
Diagnosis of
visual problems,
·
Orthoptics and
vision training,
·
Optometric counseling
of patients with partial sight, colour blindness and hereditary vision defects,
and
·
Designing and
fitting of spectacles, contact lens and low vision aids
Though Optometry goes hand in hand with Ophthalmology in
treatment of Visual disorders, Optometrists should not be confused with
ophthalmologists or dispensing opticians. An optometrist performs all the tasks
of an ophthalmologist, short of surgery. Ophthalmologists (Eye M.D's) are
trained physicians specialized in eye and vision care who perform eye surgery,
as well as diagnose and treat eye diseases and injuries.
Eligibility : Bachelor's degree in Optometry .
Remuneration : Optometry is one of the top ten income-earning professions in the
country today.
