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YOUR EYE DOCTOR, The Optometrist (op-tom-e-trist)

Doctors of Optometry are primary health care providers who examine, diagnose, treat eye disease and vision disorders. Optometrists are the major providers of primary eye care. 85% of all patients seek optometric care when selecting an eye doctor. Doctors of optometry complete a minimum of eight years of education; four years of premedical undergraduate education and four years of graduate education, earning a Doctorate of Optometry degree.
In addition, many optometrists complete a one to two year residency or fellowship in a particular aspect of eye care. Annual continuing education is mandatory for all optometrists to renew their license to practice. Some optometrists specialize in certain areas of eye care such as glaucoma, contact lenses, low vision, and refractive surgery.