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.

  • Prescribe medications to treat eye diseases if state laws permit.
  • Prescribe therapeutic procedures to correct or conserve vision.
  • Prescribe, supply, fit and adjust eyeglasses, contact lenses, and other vision aids.
  • Provide patients undergoing eye surgeries, such as cataract and laser vision correction, with pre- and post-operative care.

  • Prescribe assistive medical devices or related treatments.
  • Prescribe medications.
  • Prescribe treatments or therapies.