Eye Health Survey
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Topic: Eye Health Survey
Posted By: peanut butter
Subject: Eye Health Survey
Date Posted: 15 July 2009 at 2:47pm
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I am an optometrist and my professional association has asked that I get as many non optometry people to fill this in as possible
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=ZOYGSwkHaK5KB1JHH_2bXyTg_3d_3d Havent looked at it myself as I am not allowed to do it. Thanks I think you can win $500...wahooo!!! |
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Posted By: GuestGuest
Date Posted: 15 July 2009 at 2:52pm
| Done! |
Posted By: Leahsmummy
Date Posted: 15 July 2009 at 3:22pm
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Done. -------------   
Angel Baby Dec 09, We will love you forever. |
Posted By: clover
Date Posted: 15 July 2009 at 4:15pm
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Done! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Kellz
Date Posted: 15 July 2009 at 4:18pm
| Done but dont think I will be much use cos got no eye problems! |
Posted By: Shezamumof3
Date Posted: 15 July 2009 at 4:38pm
Done ------------- |
Posted By: peanut butter
Date Posted: 15 July 2009 at 7:55pm
| I dont think it matters if you dont have eye probs. my mum was reading it out to me (she wanted the "right" answers...and I wasnt giving them to her) I have been too lazy to read it myself but it sounded like it was trying to find out what the general public know.....I guess so we dont assume you know something (or dont know). |
Posted By: MummyFreckle
Date Posted: 15 July 2009 at 8:44pm
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Thanks for the link - have done it!
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Posted By: minik8e
Date Posted: 15 July 2009 at 8:45pm
| Done it...I have short sightedness and astigmatism so do have eye probs (as does DH)... |
Posted By: Bobbie
Date Posted: 15 July 2009 at 9:05pm
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Done though one of their questions is incorrectly set up. -------------  
 
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Posted By: NewPhoenix
Date Posted: 15 July 2009 at 10:35pm
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Posted By: NewPhoenix
Date Posted: 15 July 2009 at 10:36pm
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Posted By: angel4
Date Posted: 16 July 2009 at 2:59pm
| done. the question about whether i wear glasses or not stumped me lol. Im meant to wear them and do sometimes but not all the time |
Posted By: Bobbie
Date Posted: 16 July 2009 at 3:05pm
Lol then I failed it  I couldn't figure out for ages why it wouldn't let me submit the page and then I realised that one of the 'other please specify' questions only works if you tick another answer as well.-------------
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Posted By: MamaT
Date Posted: 16 July 2009 at 3:29pm
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Done. Reminds me that I really should get an eye check up too - its been about 5 years -------------  
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Posted By: Tastic
Date Posted: 16 July 2009 at 7:47pm
| Done :) |
Posted By: Tastic
Date Posted: 16 July 2009 at 7:52pm
we had the pediatrician for Aidan today and they are referring him to the ophthalmologist :( |
Posted By: peanut butter
Date Posted: 16 July 2009 at 8:23pm
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An optometrist is trained to examine the eye and prescribe glasses/ contact lenses etc. They examine both the visual system and the health of the eye but in general cant treat any eye disease (although this is changing and some can).
An ophthalmologist is a medical specialist. An eye surgeon. They have done a medical degree and then specialised in eye surgery. HEAPS of study and very specialised with a very hard pass rate. These guys are geniuses and worth every penny....I would not want their responsibility. Optometrists hold a degree in optometry (5 long hard bloody years)....but Ophthals are studying for 10-15years! Opticians (in NZ) generally refer to dispensing opticians. They can take your prescription and make glasses but cant prescribe and dont test eyes. All 3 professions have to undergo continuing education to upskill each year and must hold an annual practicing certificate. Does that help? |
Posted By: peanut butter
Date Posted: 16 July 2009 at 8:24pm
| I should add that in most cases your optometrist would be your first port of call for eye related things (above your GP...they know diddly squat). If your optom has any concerns they will refer you to an ophthalmologist. |
Posted By: NewPhoenix
Date Posted: 16 July 2009 at 9:44pm
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Posted By: Tastic
Date Posted: 16 July 2009 at 9:51pm
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nzpiper, at aidans appointment today the ped couldnt test his eyes for anything lol he held a piece of paper over one eye at a time and said well that didnt work, oh well Ill just refer him to the ophthalmologist and he can check them out
should I be worried since they are a surgeon? |
Posted By: peanut butter
Date Posted: 16 July 2009 at 11:15pm
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Not at all. Who are you going to see?
They are a strange mix. Normally medical specialists fall into two camps...surgeons or not. But ophthalmologists are both. they do eye surgery AND treat eye conditions medically. They can also do eye exams....but just between you and me...optometrists are better at getting prescriptions right. 
It is quite likely that the paed chose an ophthal over an optometrist purely because they are more familiar with them. But in saying that....If an optom found something a bit funny with his eyes we would refer anyway...you dont muck around with kids eyes. Aidan was premmie wasnt he? They can have eye problems so I think an ophthal is best option. But let me know who you are seeing. They are all good but some of them have ZERO personality |
Posted By: mummy_becks
Date Posted: 19 July 2009 at 7:15pm
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Done for you, me and the boys see an Ophthal as my insurance company will cover it. Been seeing the same one since I as 4!!! ------------- I was a puree feeder, forward facing, cot sleeping, pram pushing kind of Mum... and my kids survived! |