There are various professions in optics; ophthalmologist, which requires 10 years of study after high school, optician, whose diploma is obtained two years after high school, and finally orthoptist, which requires three years of study after high school. Three very different but complementary professions.
The profession of ophthalmologist
An ophthalmologist is a doctor specializing in diseases related to the eyes and eyelids. They diagnose vision defects, prescribe corrections, and can also perform interventions as they are also a surgeon of the visual apparatus. They can also perform additional examinations to detect more serious pathologies.
The profession of optician
An optician wears several hats. Indeed, they have the role of facial stylist and advisor when helping clients choose their glasses, but they are also a salesperson and vision technician. During their training, they also learn to mount and assemble frames and lenses. It is a very comprehensive and technical profession that requires great rigor.
The profession of orthoptist
An orthoptist works with an ophthalmologist. It is a paramedical profession specializing in the screening of visual diseases and in rehabilitation. They primarily intervene to measure a patient's visual field and to detect strabismus. They can also intervene after an accident or after surgery to propose a treatment.
