Ophthalmic Technician\nOphthalmic technician education programs prepare students to work in support roles with ophthalmologists, who are medical doctors trained to treat diseases of the eye, prescribe medications, and perform eye surgery. \n
Optometry
\nThe optometry degree is a doctoral degree. After earning a bachelor\u2019s and completing required courses in biology, chemistry, physiology, and calculus, students apply to dental school. There, they study vision science, neuroanatomy, ocular anatomy, and eye abnormalities and diseases before focusing on lab and supervised clinical work.
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Pre-Dentistry
\nThere is no distinct pre-dentistry degree. \u2018Pre-dentistry\u2019 or is merely a term that students planning to go to dental school use to describe their undergraduate studies. In fact, aspiring dentists enter dental school having earned many different bachelor\u2019s degrees. A science program such as biology or chemistry is certainly a common choice, but it is not mandatory. In other words, a pre-dental student can be a psychology major, a statistics major, or a Spanish major. The key for students is to incorporate into their studies the classes needed to apply to dental school.
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Pre-Medicine
\nThere is no distinct pre-medicine degree. \u2018Pre-medicine\u2019 or \u2018pre-med\u2019 is merely a term that students planning to go to medical school use to describe their undergraduate studies. In fact, aspiring doctors enter med school having earned many different bachelor\u2019s degrees. A science program such as biology or chemistry is certainly a common choice, but it is not mandatory. In other words, a pre-med student can be a psychology major, a statistics major, or a Spanish major. The key for students is to incorporate into their studies the classes needed to apply to medical school.
", "display_order": 3, "created_at": "2019-10-01T11:36:15.145793-07:00", "updated_at": "2021-11-18T13:55:45.280576-08:00"}, {"degree_id": 1330, "page": 1, "title": "Skills You’ll Learn", "summary_markdown": "In addition to their specific technical skills, optometric technology grads leave their studies with valuable transferable skills: \r\n\r\n- Attention to detail \u2013 patients\u2019 safety depends on the ability of optometric technicians to closely follow rules and protocols \r\n- Empathy and interpersonal skills \u2013 establishing rapport with patients, especially those who are anxious, is key \r\n- Manual dexterity and accuracy - the work of an optometric technician is precise work \r\n- Organization and administrative skills \u2013 these skills are essential in completing patient tests for the optometrist and in collecting and recording patient information \r\n- Teamwork and communication skills \u2013 optometric technicians must be effective communicators because they work closely with optometrists, who provide direct supervision and with patients, who require clear instructions when undergoing different eye tests \r\n- Technology skills \u2013 optometric technology students learn how to use complex equipment", "content_markdown": "", "content_html": "", "display_order": 4, "created_at": "2019-10-01T11:36:15.146853-07:00", "updated_at": "2022-02-14T14:45:34.844711-08:00"}, {"degree_id": 1330, "page": 1, "title": "What Can You Do with an Optometric Technology Degree?", "summary_markdown": "Because of the very specific nature of their degree, optometric technicians typically work directly in the optometry field. Their employment options include: \r\n\r\n- Private Optometry Practices \r\n- Optometry Laboratories \r\n- Optometry Schools \r\n- Eyewear Stores / Department Stores with an Eyewear Department \r\n\r\nSome of the titles held by optometric technicians are: \r\n\r\n- Optometric Technician / Optometric Assistant \u2013 preliminary testing, dispensing of glasses and contact lenses, office administration \r\n- Contact Lens Technician \u2013 specializing in ordering, verifying, and dispensing of contact lenses \r\n- Dispensing Optician \u2013 specializing in fitting and dispensing of eyewear \r\n\r\nGraduates in the field who seek employment in other sectors may find opportunities as assistants in healthcare administration.", "content_markdown": "", "content_html": "", "display_order": 5, "created_at": "2019-10-01T11:36:15.147982-07:00", "updated_at": "2022-02-14T14:44:01.385194-08:00"}], "degree_specializations": []}">
