What does an optometrist do?

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Kelly	haha, you don't even know what it is and you want to be one? well... they're eye doctors, they prescribe glasses. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Little sock	eye doctor, (s)he sees if you need glasses or if your retna is detached Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Spongeluv11	I don't think you should pick a career you know nothing about.. But its an eye doctor. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

moonlightkitten	an optometrist is an eye doctoer Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Steve	eye doctor Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

doug0102	All three do the same thing, fix computers. You want to be one of those, but do not know what they do? So, do you just like the sound of the word "optometrist?" OK, type into Google " define: optometrist " (with no quotation marks) and you'll get an explanation. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

strongrn	They do eye exams, check the health of your eyes, give RX for glasses . They are trained professionals in the field of eye care, but , they are not MD's. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

abercrombiebabieeeee	eye doctor! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

blah blah	it is an eye doctor. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

GabbieL	Eye doctor Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

strattz	http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Optometrist Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

willie j	optometry deals with eye problems. ortho-deals with prosthetics.And dentist-deals with teeth Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

anna	checks eyes Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Dina	an optometrist isnt exactly an eye doctor, he helps people correct their eyesight, they mostly help people with glasses/contacts etc. they dont do surgeries and stuff on eyes, its a good job Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

captncronic	An optometrist is a health care professional specializing in eyes and related structures, vision, visual systems and vision information processing in people of all ages. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Josh	Meaning: Optometry (Greek: optos meaning seen or visible and metria meaning measurement) is a health care profession concerned with eyes and related structures, vision, visual system and vision information processing in humans. Like most health professions, optometry education, certification and practice is regulated in most countries. Optometrists and related organizations interact with government, other health care professions and the community to deliver eyecare and visioncare. Optometry is a type of eyecare profession and optometrists, indeed, often interact with other eye care professionals, such as ophthalmologists (medical doctors) and opticians. Scope of practice: Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye, serving patients in nearly 6,500 communities in the United States alone. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. Optometrists prescribe medications, low vision rehabilitation, vision therapy, spectacle lenses, contact lenses. Additionally, ODs detect and diagnose eye diseases and disorders including glaucoma, cataracts and diabetic retinopathy. In all 50 of the United States, optometrists are licensed to prescribe medications to treat ocular diseases. Optometrists in Oklahoma may perform certain minor laser procedures. Optometrists are experts in determining one's refractive error and prescribing the appropriate correction. As with all health care professionals, optometrists refer patients to other practitioners when needed. Referrals are often made to Ophthalmologists (medical doctors) if any signs of diseases like diabetes or hypertension are seen in the eye. It should be clarified that optometrists are not medical doctors or surgeons. Ophthalmologists, which are medical doctors, are experts in ocular disease and surgery. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Luv2singnbling	They're eye doctors. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

shootingstars957	an eye doctor........... Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Patricia G	it is another name...the professional name for an eye doctor. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

snowlady	They are an eye doctor. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

cajungirl_2004	An optometrist is not an eye doctor; they are more like nurse practitioners. An opTHamologist is an eye doctor. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

frugernity	An optometrist is someone who sees the eyeglasses as half full. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Jade	An optomestrist is an eye doctor. The doctor checks your eyes for the perscription to glasses or contacts. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

jen_lburns	It's an eye doctor. They do regular eyes exam to be fitted for contacts or glasses. They also deal with any eyes disease or other problems. In general the health of your vision. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

FeatherHead	An optometrist checks your eyes and prescribes glasses. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

JB	an optometrist is basically the person who does eye exams. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

CluelessOne	The function of an optometrist is not only to prescribe corrective appliances for sight defects, but to also examine the eyes for signs of ocular & general disease. To determine if a problem is present, information is needed - lots of it. This starts by questioning the patient about any problems they are having, their medical history, what their occupation is and any hobbies they have. This leads onto the full examination of the eye, assessing the health of the inside of the eye, the movement and reactions of the eye and establishing whether a corrective lens is required. From all the evidence gathered, further tests may be required – perhaps to measure pressure within the eye (a test for glaucoma) or to determine the visual field. One third of your patients will not need immediate help. A few may need more specialist advice. You may discover that your patient has a serious ocular abnormality (glaucoma, a detached retina, cataract) which requires referral to your patient’s GP. You may discover signs of general disease (like diabetes, hypertension or anaemia) which you must also refer to your patient’s GP. In most cases, you will diagnose a visual or optical defect that can be corrected or overcome by using spectacles or contact lenses. Spectacles – every patient will have particular and specific needs. Lenses can be glass or plastic, toughened or lightweight, clear or tinted. The frames must be capable of carrying the lenses safely and be comfortable, while meeting your patient’s particular aesthetic needs. Contact Lenses – prescribing contact lenses requires a further range of professional skills and often further investigations to ensure suitability for contact lens wear. A wide variety of lenses are available and it is the Optometrist’s job to select appropriate lenses based on the needs of the wearer – that could be hard, soft, gas permeable, extended wear or disposable lenses. Remember that every patient is unique and no two conditions are the same – in fact the chances of finding two people with exactly the same corrective needs is in excess of 13 billion to 1. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

panterameetsrebel	Don't be an optometrist. The only thing an optometrist really does is test and prescribe lenses. You should go a few steps hire and be an ophthalmologist. An ophthalmologist deals with the diseases and surgery of the visual pathways, including the eye, brain, and areas surrounding the eye, such as the eyelids. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Syling	An optometrist measures your eye sight, ie refracts for glasses. He will also measure the eye pressure and do a simple exam of the eyes. He is however not an eye doctor, not an MD, and cannot treat diseases of the eye. For this you need an ophthalmologist. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

spike2hd	Check ur eyesssss Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

babydoll	Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. They are not medical doctors, Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. Optometrists prescribe medications, low vision rehabilitation, vision therapy, spectacle lenses, contact lenses. Additionally, ODs detect and diagnose eye diseases and disorders including glaucoma, cataracts and diabetic retinopathy. As with all health care professionals, optometrists refer patients to other practitioners when needed. Referrals are often made to Ophthalmologists (medical doctors) if any signs of diseases like diabetes or hypertension are seen in the eye. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No