What Does an Optometrist Do?

27 October 2020
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An optometrist is a qualified health professional who specialises in eye care, both in terms of helping to prevent certain disorders and diseases and helping people to adjust to poor sight through the provision of glasses, contact lenses and other lifestyle improvements. People think of optometrists as people who prescribe and dispense glasses. This is certainly one of their functions, but their primary function is really preventative. People are encouraged to have eye exams from an early age, as this is the best way of detecting any potential problems. Read More