What are remote optometry jobs?

In remote optometry positions, your job is to work from home to assess and treat patients’ eye conditions using modern technological devices like high-definition smartphone cameras. As a virtual optometrist, you may diagnose eye conditions, such as nearsightedness and farsightedness, suggest treatment options for each patient, or provide suggestions for dealing with the daily problems caused by sight issues. Some remote optometrists focus on certain parts of the population, such as seniors who cannot leave the house to get exams in-person. Some optometrists provide remote optometry services in addition to regular office appointments. In these cases, you usually do your remote optometry services from your office, and the name refers to the patient's remoteness. You can also work in remote research roles in which you help expand the collective knowledge of the field.