Optometry

Optometry is a specialized field of healthcare focused on the examination, diagnosis, and treatment of the eyes and visual system

Key Areas

Primary Eye Care, Low Vision Rehabilitation, Pediatric Optometry

Importance in Healthcare

Optometrists play a crucial role in maintaining and improving eye health, which is vital for overall well-being

Optometry is a specialized field of healthcare focused on the examination, diagnosis, and treatment of the eyes and visual system. Optometrists are primary eye care professionals who provide comprehensive eye exams, prescribe corrective lenses, detect eye abnormalities, and manage certain eye diseases.

1. • Primary Eye Care:
     • Comprehensive eye exams
     • Vision testing and correction
     • Prescription of glasses and contact lenses
   • Ocular Disease Management:
     • Detection and management of diseases like glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration
     • Co-management of ocular surgery patients
   • Contact Lens Fitting:
     • Custom fitting of contact lenses
     • Managing complications related to contact lens use
   • Pediatric Optometry:
     • Eye care for children, including vision development and binocular vision assessment
     • Treatment of conditions like amblyopia (lazy eye) and strabismus (crossed eyes)

• • Geriatric Optometry:
    • Eye care for the elderly, focusing on age-related eye conditions
    • Management of vision changes due to systemic diseases like diabetes
  • Binocular Vision and Orthoptics:
    • Diagnosis and treatment of binocular vision disorders
    • Vision therapy for conditions like convergence insufficiency
  • Low Vision Rehabilitation:
    • Providing solutions for individuals with significant vision impairment
    • Use of devices and training to maximize remaining vision
  • Ocular Pharmacology:
    • Use of medications to treat eye diseases
    • Understanding drug interactions and systemic effects on eye health