What do Optometrists do on a daily basis? What are Optometrists? An optometrist is a healthcare professional who specializes in patient vision and eye health. Optometrists are trained to diagnose, prevent and treat vision problems. They can also fit you for glasses or contact lenses and perform eye surgery when necessary. Optometrists are often the first people to spot and diagnose eye diseases such as glaucoma, cataracts and macular degeneration. They can also help prevent serious eye problems by fitting…
