Optometrists are health specialists who generally work in a community setting and who are trained to examine eyes, test sight, give advice on visual problems, and prescribe and dispense spectacles or contact lenses.

An optometrist should be your first port of call on the high street if you have a problem with your eyes or vision. In this section you can learn about the wide role of the optometrist and obtain further information on other eye health professions.

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Association of British Dispensing Opticians
General Medical Council