A certified optometrist is an eye doctor that can examine, diagnose, and treat your eyes. Optometrist performed all the work that was performed by ophthalmologists, except surgery. They majorly contribute their services in clinical practice, hospitals and public health centers (Eyewear center)
Role of optometrists in clinical practice.
Clinically, optometrists aim to provide solutions to patients with eye disorders.
First, patients are subjected to general eye examinations in which the optimetrist takes the patient;s medical history of his eye problems.
The eyes are checked for refractive errors and a visual acuity test is carried out to evaluate the eyesight. If there any required, spectacles or contact lenses of the calculated refractive status of the eyes are prescribed, in order to attain proper vision.
10 symptoms you need an eye exam
Blurred vision when looking at people or objects. ...
Difficulty seeing at night. ...
Trouble adjusting from dark to light. ...
Difficulty at the computer at home or at work. ...
Eye strain or fatigue. ...
Frequent headaches. ...
Double vision. ...
Wavy vision.
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