Optometrists use math? - The surprising ways that an eye doctor uses math everyday for kids!

The video explores the role of math in optometry, detailing how optometrists use mathematical concepts in prescriptions, including the use of diopters and prism diopters. It explains the prescription process, the importance of precision, and how contact lens prescriptions differ from glasses. The video also covers the use of decimals, prescribing medications, especially for children, and offers advice for math students. The optometrist emphasizes the significance of showing one's thought process to patients and the value of persistence in learning math.

How do optometrists use math in their daily practice?

What are the three components of a prescription for glasses or contacts?

What is a diopter and how is it used in optometry?

How do optometrists calculate contact lens prescriptions differently from glasses prescriptions?

What is the significance of using fractions and decimals in optometry?

Why is it important for optometrists to be precise in their measurements?

What advice does the optometrist give to current math students?