Optometry

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An ocularist makes artificial eyes for patients who have lost one or both eyes due to trauma or illness. Ocularists have been trained to fabricate and fit prosthetic eyes.

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Optical dispensers analyse optical prescriptions, with consideration for the lifestyle and working environment of the patient. They then fit and service optical appliances such as spectacle frames and lenses to correct the patient’s visual defects.

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An optometric technician performs a variety of tasks, depending on the place of work. When assisting an optometrist, an optometric technician performs administrative duties and assists with visual acuity testing. When working in a laboratory, an optometric technician helps with the creation of lenses and the construction of glasses.

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An ophthalmologist is a medical doctor who specializes in the treatment of illnesses, diseases, injuries, and conditions that affect the eye. The ophthalmologist performs vision tests and prescribes corrective lenses but, most importantly, performs eye surgeries and treats eye diseases.

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Optical technicians make optical parts for scientific instruments such as microscopes and telescopes, lenses for spectacles and contact lenses.

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Optometrists assess patients' eyes to identify vision defects, diseases, and injuries. Their duties include maintaining medical files, evaluating eye defects, recording treatment plans, and performing eye inspections. Candidates must have a license from the state in which they wish to practice.

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