Optometry

Optometry, Ophthalmology & Orthoptics deals with the anatomy, physiology, and diseases that effect the eyes, including performing operations on them.

Many diseases can be diagnosed from looking at the eyes, and there are several maladies that can effect the eyes only, such as blindness, cataracts and glaucoma.

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Common Degree/Major Names

BOpto/MOptom/BSc	Optometry
BSc/BMedsci	Orthoptics

Useful Skills

	Aiming High
	Analytical
	Attention to Detail
	Empathy
	ICT
	Leadership
	Listening
	Note Taking
	Organisation
	Practical (working with your hands)
	Problem Solving
	Speaking (Verbal Communication)
	Staying Motivated / Working Hard

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Optometry

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Optometry

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Institution	Country	Campus Type	Size	Education Model	Selectivity
University of Florida	USA	Rural Campus	Very Large Institution >30,000	Liberal Arts and Science (Major/minor Model), Researched Focused Institution, Teaching Focused Institution	Selective (25-50% admitted)
UWE Bristol	UK	City Campus, Suburban Campus	Very Large Institution >30,000	Single Subject Focus (Joint degrees available), Teaching Focused Institution, Vocationally Focused Institution (multiple integrated internships)	Less Selective (>75% admitted). Certain courses are more competitive and therefore will be more selective.
Cardiff University	UK	City Campus	Very Large Institution >30,000	We have 350 different courses in a wide range of subjects	Selective (25-50% admitted)
City University London	UK	City Campus	Medium Institution 5000-15,000	We offer a range of programmes aimed at equipping students for professional life.	Highly Selective (Business School), Selective, Somewhat Selective
University of Pittsburgh	USA	City	Large Institution 15,000-30,000	Pitt is a public, research 1 institution.	Selective (25-50% admitted) Pitt has rolling admissions meaning the earlier you apply the better your chance of acceptance.
University of Southern California (USC)	USA	City Island Campus	Large Institution 15,000-30,000	Liberal Arts Foundation with Subject Focus	Highly Selective (10-25% admitted)
University of Manchester	UK	City Island Campus	Very Large Institution >30,000	Single subject focus with some predefined combination/Joint Honours courses that combine complementary areas of study e.g. Engineering with Management	Highly Selective (10-25% admitted)
Michigan State University	USA	City Island Campus	Very Large Institution >30,000	Liberal Arts with a heavy emphasis on research	Somewhat Selective (50-75% admitted)
New York University	USA, UAE, China	City Island Campus, City Campus	Very Large Institution >30,000	Liberal Arts, 230+ areas of study	Highly Selective (10-25% admitted)