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    Certificate Programs in Optometric Medicine

    Receiving a certificate is a career advancement that takes from one to two years at an educational institution. Available as a form of finding employment or as an advanced higher educational tool, the opportunities for a student will vary based on certification program.

    What is a certificate in optometry? This type of program focuses on the health care of the eye with an emphasis on examination, diagnosis, and treatment of eye problems including vision correction through glasses and contacts. An educational program includes instruction in science, optics, reading comprehension and treatment of diseases and disorders of the visual system.

    Graduates will achieve a significant skill set in diagnostic evaluation and receive classroom and supervised clinical experience. Obtaining this type of certificate would also benefit students with training in interpersonal and decision making skills in dealing with patients and will offer career opportunities in clinical settings.

    The cost of a certificate in optometry will vary by country and level, as well as duration of training. It is important to research these types of programs and contact an admissions office with the school offering the certificate for details or questions about costs.

    Individuals who choose to obtain education in this field will have numerous opportunities depending on the level of the certificate. With a standard technology program, a technical assistant to an optometrist is a position available at all eye clinics to perform preliminary evaluations of patients. Advanced post-graduate certificates can offer a very lucrative career in the area of optical health care including individual or cooperative ophthalmic practices.

    International programs are offered in the field of optometry. Obtaining a solid understanding of science and optics will offer a wide open career in helping patients with eye health care. Search for your program below and contact directly the admission office of the school of your choice by filling in the lead form.