Optometry is a highly specialized company, combined with the World Congress, ocular anatomy, visual neurophysiology, clinical techniques, eye disassociation and patient care.
I. THE STATE OF STUDIES
In the case of Canada of Waterloo, Doctor of Optometry (OD) is a four-year cycle of secondary-entry legal admission, not a direct entry to high school; Applicants are required to complete at least three years of compliance-level science studies and designation of prerequisite. Different countries may have a bachelor's degree or other legal status, so it must be confirmed first.
II. What do you read mainly?
Common features include visual optics, ocular anatomy, visual neurophysiology, clinical analysis, ocular disase, contact lenses, binocular vision, narmacology and clinical places.
III. EQUIPMENT OF STUDENTS
- Like Biology, Physics and Visual Science
- Willing to be refined and long-term care
- Interest in eye health, visual function and clinical science
- Access to professional licences and continuing education requirements
IV. What to prepare for the application
Waterloo's current OD admission is second-entry route, requires at least three years of science studies, designation of United prerequisites and submission of OAT, CASPer, references, forms, transfers, etc. to the annual process. These requirements are updated and do not follow the information of the previous year.
V. Unlike Opthalmology
Ophthalmologist is an ophthalmologist trained after graduation from the Faculty of Medicine; Optometrist is an optometry legal degree, whose scope of work varies according to national legislation.
VI. Common career
Optometry clinics、community eye care、vision rehabilitation、contact lens practice、ocular disease management、research、industry。
