I was wondering, bcs i think i might be interested in that career.
2006-09-26 15:08:28 · 11 answers · asked by noooo 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
I'm not talking about oftalmology, i know the diff between the two.
THANKS for all who answered!
2006-09-27 11:27:42 · update #1
Any more details?
2006-10-02 15:26:05 · update #2
No, you go to optometry school which is a 4 year graduate program.
ASCO (Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry) has a website where you can get the answers to all your questions:
www.opted.org. Go ti the FAQ page. Good luck!
2006-10-04 02:46:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. You are thinking of an ophthalmologist. An optometrist is as little as an associates degree. Look at your local community college.
An ophthalmologist is an MD that specializes in care of the eyes. An optometrist is a person that tests your eyes and makes corrective lenses.
2006-09-26 16:32:09 · answer #2 · answered by Matthew 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Optometry is a great profession. Optometry school is 4 years (same as med school), however once you graduate you are ready to practice (some people do a one your residency specialty). The requirements to get in are essentially the same as med school (check with the school you are interested in). Good luck!
2006-09-26 16:06:04 · answer #3 · answered by Marc W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No sireee, You are required to take the prerequisite classes, and pass an entrance exam. Then is it off to Optometry school.
2006-09-26 16:25:39 · answer #4 · answered by mr.answerman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you do have to go to medical school and yes it does help a lot of people especially us geezers
2006-10-04 12:30:55 · answer #5 · answered by jim60 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you do. at least 2 years
2006-09-26 15:10:23 · answer #6 · answered by E-master-T 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you go to Optometry school.
2006-09-26 15:15:38 · answer #7 · answered by telefantastical 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes...at least a 2yr course
2006-10-04 13:49:48 · answer #8 · answered by samdesign78 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no if you want to be an oftalmologist you do.
i think you where refering to oftalmology.
2006-09-26 19:20:40 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no
2006-09-26 15:09:34 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋