Optometrists are independent, primary health care providers who examine, diagnose and treat disease and disorders of the eye and visual system. This includes:
- measurement and prescription for glasses and contacts
- diagnosis and treatment of eye coordination and focusing issues
- treatment of eye diseases such as glaucoma
- detection of systemic diseases such as diabetes and high blood pressure
- non-invasive surgical procedures
Areas of sub-specialty include low vision rehabilitation, pediatric or geriatric eye care, vision therapy, sports vision, and ocular disease.
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Type of class
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Number of Semesters
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Recommended CSU Courses
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General Biology
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2 Semesters with labs
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LIFE 102 and LIFE 103
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General Chemistry
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2 Semesters with labs
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CHEM 111/112 and CHEM 113/114
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Organic Chemistry
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2 Semesters with labs
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CHEM 341 and CHEM 343/344
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Human Anatomy
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1 or 2 Semesters with labs
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BMS 301
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Physiology
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1 or 2 Semesters with labs
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BMS 300, BMS 360, BMS 302
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Microbiology
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1 Semester with lab
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MIP 300/302
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General Physics
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2 Semesters with labs
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PH 121 and PH 122 or
PH 141 and PH 142
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English/Writing
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2 Semesters
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CO 150, CO 300/301
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Mathematics
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Calculus
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MATH 155 or MATH 160 (some require 2+ semesters)
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Psychology
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1 or 2 Semesters
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PSY 100, other PSY courses
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Statistics
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1 Semester
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EHRS 307, STAT 301, or STAT 307
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SocialSciences/
Humanities
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1- 3 Semesters
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Courses from prefixes ANTH, ECON, HDFS, JTC, POL, PSY, SOC, ART, D, E, MU, or TH (contact specific school for recommendations)
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Highly recommended courses
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BC 351 (required at SCCO) , BIO 310, OT 215
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