FAQs

March 11, 2023

01. What is optometry? Who is optometrist?

Optometry has been developed in many countries. Typically, optometrists are trained as main workforce for primary eye care, comprehensive care, including refraction, contact lenses, prescribing glasses, […]
March 11, 2023

02. Why Vietnam needs Optometry?

In Vietnam, a report of preventable blindness (RAAB) in 2017 shows that 11.4% people above 50 years old has visual reduction, and 10% of visual reduction […]
March 11, 2023

03. What can Optometry do to benefit Vietnam situation?

Highly trained and motivated optometrists will contribute a lot of positive impact in visual care in Vietnam. Optometrist can help to alleviate the workload of ophthalmologists […]
March 11, 2023

04. How many optometrists are needed?

As recommended by WHO, by 2020, Vietnam is required to have at least 1 optometrist for every 50,000 people. Currently, in Vietnam, there are only 13 […]