An optometrist is a doctor who’s primary study is concerned with the eyes. In the United States, all students studying to become optometrists are held to a strict set of regulations. They are required to continue their education even after being certified in order to stay in touch with any and all current standards relating to the care they provide. Two of the main organization of optometrists are the American Optometrist Association and the American Optometrist Society. These groups represent all optometrists throughout the United States.

Like all other courses of study, San Diego Optometrists must first complete a four year bachelor’s degree. After they complete these four years, they must then score well enough on the O.A.T., or Optometry Admissions Test, in order to be admitted into a graduate program. These aspiring doctors must then complete a four year post-graduate degree program where they will receive training in the classroom and in a clinical setting in order to obtain their doctorate degree.

This is not the end of a future Optometrists journey toward their profession. After completing the program, they must pass a national examination that is given by the National Board of Examiners in Optometry. This is a three part examination that covers each aspect of Optometry. Some will then go on to complete a one or two year residency where they are further trained in the specifics of their field. They are then recognized as, what some may feel to be, a true Optometrist, but, as stated earlier, they must continue their education in order to stay current on topics within their field.

With all Optometrists have to go through in order to be certified, patients can rest assured that their chosen doctor knows what they are talking about. Also, with the continued study these doctors have to perform, they continue to learn more about their line of work, and thus become better and more advanced in their field. It’s a reassuring thought to know these doctors are working hard to help keep us and our eyes healthy.

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SAN DIEGO, CA: What is Patient’s Choice Award? It’s an honor that reflects the difference a doctor made in people’s lives through the exceptionally high praise granted to a doctor by his or her patients.

According to the consumer research, every month more than 40,000 patients across the US provide online feedback about their experiences with their doctors. They rate various components such as bedside manner, doctor-patient face time, degree of follow up, courtesy of office staff, and overall opinions. Over the course of 2009, of the nation’s 720,000 active physicians, less than 6% are recorded with a near perfect score as voted by their patients for this honor.

Dr. Yaghouti has been recognized as one of those physicians most highly regarded by his patients.

“To me, it is of great importance having my patients feel comfortable and be informed of their choices.” said Dr. Yaghouti, adding; “At Global Laser Vision, one of our primary goals is to thoroughly educate our patients about the condition of their eyes and about all of the treatment options available to them.”
Dr. Yaghouti is one of only a handful of ophthalmologists who has completed a formal two year fellowship specializing in refractive surgery, cornea and external eye disease at the renowned Harvard Medical School. He is a leading corneal and refractive surgery specialist educating eye surgeons from all over the world about the most recent advances in refractive surgery.

Global Laser Vision’s experienced laser refractive surgeon and highly trained support staff have a reputation for their friendly and pleasant service–making Global Laser Vision the obvious choice for residents of San Diego County as well as other Southern Californians.
About Global Laser Vision Medical Center, Inc.:

Global Laser Vision Medical Center, Inc. of San Diego is a top resource for several different eye conditions including Lasik and Custom Lasik, PRK and Lasek, iLASIK (Custom Lasik with Intralase), Intacs Corneal Implants (Intracorneal Rings or ICR), Pterygium excision, General eye examinations for cataract, glaucoma, and other eye conditions, as well as for glasses, and contact lenses. The clinic has its own laser surgical suite, as well as an optical department and is staffed with a team of experienced medical professionals who specialize in treatments of the eye.

For more information about Global Laser Vision or Dr Yaghouti please contact:

Analisa Defiesta
Marketing Coordinator
Global Laser Vision
619.243.2444 ext.110
6950 Friars Road, Suite 100
San Diego, CA 92108
www.globallaservision.com
TEL: 1-(800) Get-Lasik