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Optometric Education
Optometric didactic education typically includes 1-2 semester graduate level courses in at least the following subjects:
human anatomy
human physiology
ocular anatomy
ocular physiology
histology
microbiology
biochemistry
neurology/neuroanatomy
systemic pathology
ocular pathhology
pharmacology
geometric optics
physiological optics
psychology
medical ethics
clinical methods and testing
contact lens practice
binocular vision and pediatrics
low vision
geriatrics
strabismus and amblyopia
ocular disease diagnosis and management
public health
In addition, formal optometic education from accredited schools and colleges of optometry also incorporate two or more years of clinical training and experience in a variety of settings including in-office, school clinic, VA hospital, HMO, Indian Health Services, and various outreach centers and clinics. A typical four-year optometric curriculum can be found here.
