Optometry
In the Netherlands, you may only call yourself an optometrist if you have completed the four-year higher professional education program in Optometry with a diploma. Optometry is a paramedical specialty that focuses on detecting eye disorders. The optometrist assesses vision and eye health.
What does an optometrist do?
Using various equipment, vision is determined, eye pressure is measured, the cornea is visually mapped, the anterior and posterior segments are examined, and the retina is examined. The optometrist can immediately identify any abnormalities or emerging problems.
If you recognize any of the symptoms below, it's wise to have your eyes examined by one of our optometrists. The optometrist will diagnose the problem and can often immediately suggest measures to prevent further damage.
Complaints:
- Blurred or double vision
- Tired, itchy or irritated eyes
- Do you suffer from eye strain when reading or working on a screen?
- Headache and/or difficulty focusing
- Pain in or around the eyes
- Flashes of light, spots or threads floating in front of the image
Schedule an appointment with the optometrist
After this expert examination, the optometrist has a good understanding of the condition of the eyes. The optometrist also examines glaucoma, diabetes, macular degeneration, and cataracts. The fundus camera and, if necessary, an OCT scan are often used in these examinations. After screening, the optometrist at Oogwereld will refer you to an ophthalmologist if necessary. The content and duration of an optometric examination depend on the patient's complaints and/or wishes. Would you like an optometric examination? The great thing is: you don't need a referral from your GP; you can simply schedule an appointment with us directly. An examination with the optometrist takes approximately 40 minutes. Afterward, we'll review the results and options together and, if necessary, refer you to your GP or ophthalmologist.
OCT scan/retinal scan
An OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography) scan creates images of the eye's structure. It's an advanced technique for visualizing small details of the retina. This allows changes or abnormalities in the eye to be detected at an early stage. The OCT scan is used to examine conditions such as macular degeneration and glaucoma.
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