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Optometrists test vision, identify eye health problems, prescribe glasses and fit contact lenses.
You'll need to get a degree in optometry, approved by the General Optical Council (GOC). You'll also complete a one-year pre-registration paid and supervised work placement, with a registered optometrist, and pass the GOC final assessment to qualify. You'll usually need 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English, maths and science. You'll also need 3 A-Levels, or equivalent, including at least 1 science.
Volunteering
You'll find it helpful to get some paid or voluntary experience in a healthcare setting before you apply for a course. You'll need to be registered with the General Optical Council.
You'll need:
As part of your day-to-day duties, you could:
You could specialise in an area like paediatrics (working with children), contact lenses, sports vision or low vision. You could study for an MSc in optometry or train further in contact lens practice, therapeutics (prescribing drugs for certain eye problems) or specific conditions like diabetes and glaucoma.
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