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Is optics and optical engineering important to study for ophthalmology?

My college offers both optics and optical engineering as majors and these focus on quantum optics, nanophotonics, optoelectronics, and more. Since these emphasize more on light's interactions with lenses and engineering the devices possibly used in medical exams, I was unsure if I should involve myself in these classes. I hope to become an eye surgeon, not an optometrist but does anyone have some advice?

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Antoine’s Answer

Hi,I think what you are suggesting to study is more related to optometrists.It is more helpful to understand these principles in case you want to be an optometrist.To become an ophthalmologist you should be involved in the anatomy, structure and function of different components of the eye.
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Waseem’s Answer

Optics is the part of ophthalmology.For becoming ophthalmologist One should know optics also.
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Margarita’s Answer

Basic optics and physics are enough unless you're more interested in technology.
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