Editing Optometry (section)

===== Scope of Practice =====
Optometrists in Canada are trained and licensed to be primary eye care providers. They provide optical and medical eye care. They are able to diagnose and treat most eye diseases and can prescribe both topical and oral medications.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://opto.ca/sites/default/files/resources/documents/optometry_scope_across_canada_grid_january_2016_0.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160410083022/https://opto.ca/sites/default/files/resources/documents/optometry_scope_across_canada_grid_january_2016_0.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-date=2016-04-10 |title=Optometic scope of practice across Canada |publisher=Canadian Association of Optometrists |date=January 2016 |access-date=17 March 2016 }}</ref> They can also undertake further qualifications in order to perform some surgical procedures.