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What Is Doctor of Optometry?
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care
professionals for the eye. 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.
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Doctors of Optometry prescribe medications, low
vision rehabilitation, vision therapy, spectacle lenses, contact
lenses, and perform certain surgical procedures.
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Optometrists counsel their patients regarding
surgical and non-surgical options that meet their visual needs
related to their occupations, avocations, and lifestyle.
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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.
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Optometrists are eye health care professionals
state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the
eye and visual system.
-Approved by the AOA Board of Trustees, June 21, 2005
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