Optometrists and opticians Questions and Answers

Optometrists and opticians Questions and Answers Doctors of optometry, not regular doctors what are optometrists credentials? Vision care for people who wear corrective lenses who do optometrists provide vision care for? Previous Play Next Rewind 10 seconds Move forward 10 seconds Unmute 0:00 / 0:15 Full screen Brainpower Read More optometry and optician what are the 2 levels of optometry care? examine and observe eyes create a treatment plan prescribe lenses and administer drugs provide vision therapy treat diseases of the eye 5 tasks of the optometrist self employed or working in a private practice what type of optometrist worked more hours a week? Salaried what optometrists make more in the early years of their career? OAT (optometry Admissions Test) What test will students have to take to get into optometry school? A minimum or 7, most likely 8 After high-school what is the expected amount of years spent in a school to become an optometrist More emphasis on eye care, aging population what are 2 factors that will lead to the increase in optometrist jobs in the future? Vacation, health insurance benefits, pensions Self-employed optometrists make more money, but have to pay for what? On the job, through 2 year apprenticeships, through community college or university programs Opticians receive their training where? Laser eye surgery that will decrease the need for glasses and contacts what technology will decrease the need for opticians in the future? Opticians in a ration of 2:1 were there more optometrists or opticians in 2006? Customer service Be accurate in measuring, writing Be able to fix glasses Be able to teach what skills do opticians need?