Doctor of Optometry
Doctor of Optometry (O.D.)
Doctor of Optometry (pronounced: "dok-tər əv äp-ˈtä-mə-trē") is a professional doctorate degree in optometry.
Etymology
The term "Optometry" comes from the Greek words optos meaning "seen, visible" and metria meaning "measurement".
Overview
A Doctor of Optometry is a healthcare professional who is licensed to provide primary eye care services. These services include comprehensive eye examinations, diagnosing and treating conditions of the visual system, prescribing corrective lenses, and managing some eye diseases.
Education and Training
To become a Doctor of Optometry, an individual must complete a four-year undergraduate degree, usually in a science-related field, followed by four years of professional education in an accredited optometry school. This is followed by a licensing examination. Some optometrists also complete a one-year residency program to gain advanced clinical experience.
Related Terms
- Optometrist: A healthcare professional who has earned the Doctor of Optometry degree.
- Ophthalmologist: A medical doctor who specializes in eye and vision care, including surgery.
- Optician: A technical practitioner who designs, fits and dispenses corrective lenses for the correction of a person's vision.
- Visual acuity: The clarity or sharpness of vision.
- Refractive error: A common eye disorder that causes blurred vision.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Doctor of Optometry
- Wikipedia's article - Doctor of Optometry
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