1. optometry technology is generally offered in colleges and universities. Although optometry technology is not as popular as ophthalmology clinic, it is also a very practical major.

Optometrists are generally engaged in the preliminary examination of ophthalmology, optometry, glasses or visual training. In addition, they can also learn glasses design, production management, marketing and other knowledge. Glasses are in great demand and expensive. Many enterprises need professional technicians and salespeople in this field, and their employment prospects are still very optimistic.

2. Optometry major, mainly studying optometry, optometry, glasses optics, instruments and glasses, as well as basic medicine, clinical strabismus and amblyopia in ophthalmology.

In junior college, more students are studying glasses design, marketing, materials and accessories, processing, color matching and production management. The main reason is that the positions of inspectors are limited, and there are more positions in glasses manufacturing enterprises or marketing, which is also the characteristic of specialized training, mainly to meet the market demand, learn a technology and finally promote employment.

3. Optometry majors generally have four employment directions: hospital optometry clinics, optical shops, optical manufacturing enterprises, and self-employment. There are also many employment directions, such as technical optometry, design and production, management, sales and trade.

Main professional ability requirements:

1, with the ability to carry out basic eye examination, visual function examination and primary screening of common eye diseases.

2. Have the ability to complete optometry and glasses for eyes with different refractive states, and carry out science popularization and education of myopia prevention and control knowledge for children and adolescents.

3. Have the ability to fit different soft and hard contact lenses, handle common deposits, identify contact lens-related complications, and assist in handling complex cases and complications.

4. Have the ability of binocular visual function examination and analysis, and can deal with common binocular visual dysfunction.

5. Have the ability to repair, process, reshape, match and inspect glasses with different lenses, materials and types.

6. Have the ability to promote optical products according to customer characteristics, handle customer complaints and manage the daily affairs of optical shops.

7. Ability to apply relevant digital technology and information technology.

8. Have the ability of inquiry learning, lifelong learning and sustainable development.