Vision and Therapeutic Services Careers

A health care professional who specializes in eye and vision care is called a(n) 

• Optometrist 
• Podiatrist 
• Physician Assistant 
• Chriropracter 

This person dispenses medications per written orders from doctors & dentists.

• Oncologist
• Pediatrician
• Nuerologist
• Pharmacist

What does a physical therapist do?

• Plans rehabilitative programs to relieve pain, improve mobility, and increase strength
• Counsels individuals and groups to promote mental and emotional health
• Assesses and treats hearing, balance, and related ear problems
• Plans rehabilitative programs to restore vocational and daily living skills

Diagnoses and treats all eye diseases, performs eye surgery and prescribes and fits eyeglasses and contact lenses to correct vision problems

• Ophthalmologist

• Optometrist

• Optician

This person dispenses medications per written orders from doctors & dentists.

• Oncologist
• Pediatrician
• Nuerologist
• Pharmacist

This person provides treatment to improve mobility & prevent disability. 

• Oncologist
• occupational therapist
• Physical Therapist
• Pharmacist

Assists people that are physically injured or recovering. Can help people regain strength in body parts

• EMT
• RN
• Speech Therapist
• Physical Therapist

A(n) ________ treats disorders of the eye, which includes the diagnosis and treatment of vision problems using both medical and surgical procedures.

• neurologist

• nephrologist

• ophthalmologist

• orthopedist

A(n) ________ provides treatment to people who are physically, mentally, developmentally, or emotionally disabled.

• occupational therapist (OT)

• physical therapist (PT)

• physician’s assistant (PA)

• registered nurse (RN)

What doctor might work at a vision center 

• Ophthalmologist 
• phycican
• Physical Theropy assistant 
• Dental Hygienist