Optometrist

Optometrists are healthcare professionals who specialise in diagnosing and treating visual conditions, prescribing corrective eyewear and conducting eye examinations. They're trained to recognise eye conditions such as glaucoma, macular degeneration and cataracts as well as systemic diseases that affect the eye like diabetes or hypertension. Patient education about eye health is a key aspect of their work. Optometrists often practise in standalone optometry practices or they may work in larger healthcare settings like hospitals or retail optometry chains. This profession generally requires a degree in optometry along with the necessary clinical training.