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Expert advice Optometristscanalsoprovideexpertadviceon: Lighting. Occupationaleyesafetyandvisionrequirements. Generaleyeandvisionprotection. Aftercareforcontactlensuse. Fashionspectacleframesandappropriatespectaclelensmaterialsandcoatings. Sunglasses. Sportsvision. Visionrelatedlearningdisabilities.
A standard consultation Astandardeyeexaminationincludesascreeningforallcommoneyediseases,suchasglaucoma andcataracts.Theoptometristwillalso: Talktoyouanddevelopyourcasehistory. Examineyoureyesandrelatedstructuresforanyvisionproblems,eyemanifestationsof diseaseorotherabnormalities. Assessyoureyesforafocusingdisorder-suchasmyopia,hypermetropia,astigmatismor presbyopia. Measureyoureyemovementandcoordination. Performabroadrangeoffurthertestsifrequired. Referyou,ifneeded,toyourlocaldoctororophthalmologist(aneyespecialistwho performsmajoreyesurgeryandtreatsseriouseyediseases).
Optometrists provide a professional service OptometristswhoaremembersoftheOptometristsAssociationofAustralia(OAA)striveto maintainexcellentstandardsofcare.Todothis,they: Takepartincontinuingprofessionaleducation. UsethelatesttechnologyandinformationfromAustraliaandoverseas. AgreetoabidebytheOAA Code of Ethics,ensuringaresponsibleandwell-disciplined profession.
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