Should Opticians Refract - The Poll
Let's see if we can all just vote on this without getting into a debate on ethics or something- just to get an overall glimpse of where most of us are coming from... I've tried to include a choice meeting all the thus far described positions (at least as far as I understand them :) ).
Pete
Refracting opticians? YES...
A few thoughts...
1. There must be a national unified borad to certify Opticians in all states.
2. Then there should be courses that lead to a BS degree. Integrate a course that talks about detailed eye physiology, optics, refractions, medications.
I am a licensed New York State Optician, JACHPO certified, and have refracted in an Ophthalmologists office. With proper training and certification an optician might be able to make a living!!!
Opticians in Europe....................................
have been refracting forever, but with proper training.
Here are the steps:
1) become optician,
2) become master optician..........can refract