What does an optometry intern do?

As an optometry intern, you participate in a training or research program as a student. In this role, you may shadow an optometrist to learn more about their daily work, help make treatment recommendations to a patient, or determine how to apply the science of vision to new products. Optometry internships are available in a variety of different fields, although many associate them with clinical care. An optometry intern working with virtual reality devices may help programmers figure out how to adjust displays to account for the user's inability to wear glasses while using their device. Optometry internships often cross over with other roles, so your daily responsibilities can vary widely between programs.