What does optometry major do? What are the employment prospects?

Ophthalmology, also known as optometry, is a combination of modern optical technology and modern ophthalmology. It is a new interdisciplinary subject that uses the principle and technology of modern optics to solve visual impairment. It is a medical specialty with both classic traditional colors and modern high-tech characteristics. The prospect of expanding information employment is good. Ophthalmology major has solid professional knowledge of optometry and related knowledge of natural science and social science, noble medical professional ethics, good medical humanistic quality, strong sense of social responsibility, strong scientific spirit, innovative spirit and independent learning ability, strong optometry practice ability and interpersonal skills, innovative and entrepreneurial spirit, and is employed by hospitals, glasses industry and optometry products enterprises to engage in eye care and vision care, visual function rehabilitation and medical optometry.

Employment direction

Graduates mainly work as ophthalmologists and optometrists in general hospitals, specialized hospitals, medical colleges, optical companies and research departments of ophthalmic optical devices at all levels, and undertake the teaching and scientific research work of ophthalmic optics.