Optometry
Doctors of optometry (ODs) diagnose, manage, and treat conditions and diseases of the human eye and visual system. They are the major providers of visual care in America today.
Optometrists provide treatment by prescribing ophthalmic lenses, contact lenses or other optical aids, and provide vision therapy when indicated to preserve or restore maximum efficiency of vision.
The program that leads to the OD is a four-year graduate program involving didactic science courses and clinical training. Upon completion of the OD degree, most optometrists begin practice.
For more information, visit the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO) Links to an external site. or the American Optometric Association (AOA) Links to an external site..