Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Optometry

Optometry is a field of healthcare that focuses on examining and diagnosing the eyes and vision. It involves the evaluation of eyesight, the prescribing of corrective lenses and the management of ocular diseases. Optometrists have the specialized training and skills to detect and diagnose various eye diseases such a…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 3 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 1× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2692-5257 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Optometry is a field of healthcare that focuses on examining and diagnosing the eyes and vision. It involves the evaluation of eyesight, the prescribing of corrective lenses and the management of ocular diseases. Optometrists have the specialized training and skills to detect and diagnose various eye diseases such as cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, and retinal detachments. They are also certified to perform eye examinations to determine the need for glasses and contact lenses as well as to detect ocular diseases and vision problems. Optometry plays an important role in maintaining healthy vision and is an essential part of overall health care.

Research published in this journal

3 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 3 articles above have been cited 1 time in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Oct 2025.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Journal of General Practice (ISSN 2692-5257).

Journal editorial board
Dr. Rizwan Ahmad · Saudi Arabia

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