Optometrist
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- What's it like to be an Optometrist?
- How to become an Optometrist
- Latest Optometrist jobs
- Top skills and experience for Optometrists
What's it like to be an Optometrist?
Optometrists are specialised medical professionals that perform eye care and eye examinations to detect infections and common diseases that may affect vision. This profession requires highly specialised training on eye care equipment as well as an education on treating and preventing medical conditions that affect the eyes. Optometrists typically conduct their practice in hospitals and clinics, though some may opt to start their own practice to serve the eye care needs of their community.
Tasks and duties
- Conducting eye examinations using medical tests.
- Performing primary medical eye care.
- Diagnosing eye conditions.
- Prescribing medicine or ointments to treat or prevent eye disease.
- Dispensing and fitting glasses or contact lenses for patients with vision conditions.
How to become an Optometrist
To become an Optometrist in Singapore you need to meet specific educational requirements and training in specialised eye equipment. This includes a bachelor degree and registration.
Complete a bachelor degree in optometry with an accredited university. This can take up to four years which includes one year of paid pre-registration and supervised work.
Pass the final assessment conducted by the General Optical Council.
Register as an optometrist and get your registration certificate (RC) and licence certificate (LC) from the Optometrists & Opticians Board.
Consider undertaking advanced studies in optometry and eye care. Being updated with the latest innovations, techniques and regulations (which are overseen by the Singapore Ministry of Health) will increase opportunities in progressing your career as an Optometrist.
