The qualification is accepted in several Asian countries including Malaysia and Singapore. Graduates can obtain registration in the United Kingdom after completing a pre-registration year of supervised clinical practice and passing the professional examinations at the end of that year. Recognition in other countries can be confirmed by checking with the relevant government authority. Bachelor of Optometry graduates gain an expert understanding of vision and optics. They may pursue careers in the optical industry or in research in the vision and optical sciences.
Most optometry graduates embark on the clinical practice of optometry after completing their course.
A few graduates immediately commence their own practice but most prefer to obtain further clinical experience by working in an established practice or in a public clinic. Some graduates choose to pursue a career in research and teaching in an optometry school or a research career in a research institute. Others follow a career in the optical industry in research and development or as a technical consultant. As the number of graduates in optometry is closely related to community need, most qualifying students usually obtain positions immediately on graduation or within three months of graduating. The University of Melbourne 1994-2001.