Optometry
Optometry as the name indicates deals with eyes and its related structures.It deals with the diagnosis of problems of eyes and its treatment,refractive errors and their correction,using lenses and other aids.Optometrists are health professionals who have specialized in eye care .They deal with eye testing and providing solutions to patients who suffer from partial sight, hereditary vision defects, squint, weakening of eye muscles etc. They suggest the use of proper vision aids such as spectacles or contact lenses. They also provide pre-operative and post-operative care to cataract patients. However, optometrists are not ophthalmologists, the latter being physicians trained to even undertake eye surgeries, when necessary.Optometry course has got great job opportunities in India and abroad.They can find placement in government as well as private hospitals assisting eye doctors.Or they can do masters degree and take PhD and go for teaching jobs in medical colleges.They can start their own optic shops,manufacturing units or join multinational companies manufacturing eye care related products.
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