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Sight correct answers A patients ability. Example: visual acuity Vision correct answers A patients process. This is learned/developed over time. What is the primary purpose of the visual system? correct answers Derivation of meaning and direction of action. In general, optometry is more about ________ while ophthalmology is more focused on ____________. correct answers vision; sight Historical origin of Optometry correct answers Jewelers --> Spectable Makers --> ODs General area of study for Optometrists? correct answers Physical sciences; preventative in nature General area of study for ophthalmologists? correct answers biological sciences; "fix it" mentality Historical origins of medical doctors correct answers Barbers --> scientists/teachers --> MD/DOs Rights when you receive your doctorate of Optometry? correct answers Sit for licensure exams, use the title "doctor" Privileges when you receive your doctorate of Optometry? correct answers Participate in patient's health care. When can you be called an optometrist? correct answers Once you get your license (pass boards) When did optometry technically begin? correct answers 100 years ago when the first licensure laws were passed. When did optometry theoretically begin? correct answers 13th century What year did optometry first appear on the American scene? correct answers 1783 Who started the first optical firm in the USA (Philadelphia) by purchasing the first bushel basket of glasses? correct answers John McAllister What was the trend for optometry between 1783 and 1800? correct answers The first lenses were made in the country although there was no true refraction and it was rather a trial and error type of business. Customers paid for materials, not services. Overall trend for forming into optometrists correct answers Fabrication/dispensing opticians --> refraction opticians --> optometrists/optometric physicians