The Scope of Optometry

Glaucoma is a condition that affects the optic nerve and is typically managed by ophthalmologists, not optometrists.

Myopia, or nearsightedness, is the most common type of refractive error, affecting approximately 30% of the population.

Orthokeratology is a treatment option for hyperopia, not myopia.

Age-related macular degeneration is the leading cause of blindness in the United States, affecting approximately 11 million people.

Obesity is not a risk factor for age-related macular degeneration.

Open-angle glaucoma is the most common type of glaucoma, accounting for approximately 90% of all cases.

Cataract surgery is not a treatment option for glaucoma.

Nuclear cataract is the most common type of cataract, accounting for approximately 70% of all cases.

Diabetes is not a risk factor for cataracts.

Cataract surgery is the only definitive treatment for cataracts.

Vestibular rehabilitation is not a type of vision therapy.

The primary goal of vision therapy is to enhance visual processing skills, such as eye coordination, eye tracking, and depth perception.

Glaucoma cannot be managed with vision therapy.

Esotropia, or inward deviation of the eye, is the most common type of strabismus.

Surgery is not a treatment option for strabismus.