Foreign Optometrist dilemma

[ask1288]

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[EyeBaller]

This has been asked before.. check out this thread..

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=298668

If you have more questions feel free to post back or PM me.. I've been through (well still going through) the UK to US thing..

 

[POJO]

IN summary, your friend cannot practice with just her UK credentials in any state in the US. IN order to practice, she will need additional training at any of the American optometry schools from 2-3 years additionally. During my own training, I met a few UK trained optometrists. They all had to attend 2-3 years additionally.

Let's suppose that you wanted to practice like an ophthalmic technician for an ophthalmologist. This is possible. There would be no need for additional training or even a license,.