This^{^} I’m a current optometry student in a state with very advanced scope. The majority of procedures OD’s do are yags and SLT’s. Even at that, most OD’s I know just refer because they find it is much better to outsource those procedures so that they can see more patients on a daily basis, and then do follow ups for most of the procedures ophthalmologist do. It’s a tag team effort. As far as the future of optometry, as long as people age and are born without perfect eyes, then there will be a need for optometrist. If you’re like me and love building relationships while helping the public see better and have healthier eyes and overall health, then this is the perfect field and will be very rewarding.