How do they match: Optometrists

  • Diagnose, manage, and treat conditions and diseases of the human eye and visual system. Examine eyes and visual system, diagnose problems or impairments, prescribe corrective lenses, and provide treatment. May prescribe therapeutic drugs to treat specific eye conditions.

  • Analyze test results and develop a treatment plan.
  • Consult with and refer patients to ophthalmologist or other health care practitioner if additional medical treatment is determined necessary.
  • Examine eyes, using observation, instruments, and pharmaceutical agents, to determine visual acuity and perception, focus, and coordination and to diagnose diseases and other abnormalities, such as glaucoma or color blindness.
  • Prescribe medications to treat eye diseases if state laws permit.

  • Treat acute illnesses, infections, or injuries.
  • Treat chronic diseases or disorders.
  • Analyze test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment.
  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.
  • Develop medical treatment plans.
  • Monitor patients following surgeries or other treatments.
  • Prescribe treatments or therapies.
  • Prescribe assistive medical devices or related treatments.
  • Refer patients to other healthcare practitioners or health resources.