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What is optometry?

Optometry is the science devoted to the study and treatment of non-medical sight disorders, such as:
 
  • Refractive defects (myopia, hypermetropia and astigmatism)
  • Binocular vision disorders (strabismus, lazy eye)
  • Learning problems
  • Accommodation disorders
  • Color blindness
  • Eyestrain