By Lauren Moran

Optometrists examine patients eyes, test their sight, and give advice on visual problems and proscribe glasses or contact lenses when needed.

Occupational therapy is based on engagment in activities in daily living for example education, self care, work and social interaction) despite the impairments or limitations in physical or mental functioning in people.

Optometrist job duties are to examine eyes, using observation, instruments and pharmaceutical agents, to determine visual acuity and perception, focus and coordination and to diagnose diseases and other abnormalities such as glaucoma or color blindness. Analyze test results and develop a treatment plan. Prescribe, supply, fit and adjust eyeglasses, contact lenses and other vision aids. Prescribe medications to treat eye diseases if state laws permit. Educate and counsel patients on contact lens care, visual hygiene, lighting arrangements and safety factors. Consult with and refer patients to ophthalmologist or other health care practitioner if additional medical treatment is determined necessary.

Occupational therapists job duties include helping patients of all ages with limited movement establish, develop and/or maintain the ability to perform daily tasks and functions by focusing on relieving the physical, mental, social and emotional sources of patients disabilities. Occupational therapists work one-on-one with patients with regular therapy sessions, centering on each individuals needs to help achieve improved quality of life and a greater feeling of independence.

Most Optometrists work in stand-alone offices of optometry. A small number of optometrists work in doctors offices, retail stores, outpatient clinics, and hospitals. Most work full time, and some work evenings and weekends to suit patients needs.

Occupational Therapists worked in offices of physical, occupational and speech therapists, and audiologist or hospitals. Others worked in schools, nursing homes, and home health services.

The typical wage of being a optometrist would be around 114,000 dollars a year.

The wage of being a occupational therapist is around 79,000 dollars a year.

For becoming a optometrist you need a bachelors degree and also a masters. When it comes to training they are required to undergo a two or four year period of on the job training under the supervision of a licensed optician. When they want their certification they take state tests for example the ABO and the NCLE. Qualities of being a optometrist would be to have good people skills and make the customers at ease when getting glasses or contacts for the first time, also requires patience and attention to detail.

Occupational therapists need a masters in occupational therapy and a bachelors degree, in all states need to be licensed. In additional training you need to know CPR and BCLS. Personal skills include good communication and interactions with others and compassion as well as patience.

The perfect school for getting a degree in Optometry would be Michigan College of Optometry at Ferris State University because

The perfect school for me to becoming a occupational therapist would be Saginaw Valley State University.

The degree name for Optometry is an OD degree.

The degree name for occupational therapy is an OT degree.

The cost for the degree for optometry at the Michigan College of Optometry at Ferris State is around 25,000 to 38,000 dollars for tuition and other fees

The cost for the degree of occupational therapy at SVSU is around 18,640 dollars for tuition and other fees.

The similarities of optometry and occupational