Free Flashcard From Survey of Optometry
Question:
What's an Optometrist?
Answer:
- Doctors of Optometry (OD)- Primary care professionals for eye- Examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, eye, and associated structures- Identify related systematic conditions affecting the eye- Optional residency- Some completed graduate programs (MS, MPH, PhD, DrPH)for education, research, and/or administration careers