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The Ophthalmologist or the Optometrist as Surgeon
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It was fascinating to read the editorial by Dr Hazel1 in the April 2005 issue of the ARCHIVES regarding optometrists in their desire to be surgeons. It would seem blindingly obvious (excuse the pun) that the only possible objection ophthalmologists could have to optometrists performing surgery is if the optometrists did not obtain the extensive medical training it takes to become a full-fledged surgeon.
In Australia, optometrists undergo only 4 years of education and training whereas it takes about 15 years or more for ophthalmologists to convince their teachers, peers, and the public that they are adequately trained. Entry into medical school is highly competitive, as is entry into ophthalmology training. This training consists of at least 5 to 7 years of university study to graduate as a doctor, 3 years of general medical and surgical training, typically at least 2 years of further study to complete a higher . . . [Full Text of this Article]
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Daya Papalkar, MBBS;
Ian C. Francis, FASOPRS
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Surgical eye care.
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