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A Career in Optometry

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What is optometry?

Optometry comes from the Greek words 'optos' and 'metria', meaning 'eye' or 'vision' measurement.

Optometry is a healthcare profession involved in the examination of the visual system, the diagnosis of visual problems and ocular disease, and in some cases, the treatment of these conditions.

Optometrists work closely with other professionals including general medical practitioners, ophthalmologists, orthoptists and dispensing opticians, and play a key role in primary eyecare. They represent the front line of the eyecare service in the UK.

• Read more about the role of the optometrist

Optometry in the UK is a rapidly evolving profession due to the continuous stream of technological and clinical advances.

The number of sub-specialties continues to increase and there are  numerous career pathways .

• Read about graduate employment opportunities in optometry

Why study optometry at Bradford?

Our optometry courses are:

• Designed to provide you with the theoretical and practical knowledge and skills needed to become a qualified optometrist
• Delivered by qualified optometrists
• Feature excellent facilities including well-equipped clinics and laboratories, and the Eye Clinic
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