Optometrists are
trained professionals involved in the treatment of visual defects with the help of
optical instruments. They conduct eye tests to examine a
patient's vision and prescribe eyeglasses and contact lenses and provide vision therapy and
low-vision rehabilitation.
Apart from these, they also operate machines for work such as
polishing edges, hardening and adjusting the sizes of lenses. To
manage any optical
trade including primary dispensing of spectacles, a professional education in
Ophthalmic Optics (Optometry) is essential. It is a profession which
offers job flexibility, regular working hours and financial stability.
After completing the course on Optometry, an Optometrist has various career
opportunities. They can establish an independent practice by starting their
own eye clinic, optical shop, lens manufacturing unit etc. They can work with
Optician showrooms, Eye doctors, Contact Lens and Ophthalmic lens industry,
hospital Eye departments etc. Optometrists can also seek employment with any
multi national organization dealing with eye care products as professional
services executives or take up teaching as a career. They can pursue higher
education or can go for further research in the field of Optometry. Optometrists
could also take up the work of occupational health specialists in the vision
care of industrial workers.