Optometry is an independent, trained, and regulated (licensed/registered) healthcare profession. Optometrists offer complete eye and vision care, including refraction and dispensing, detection/diagnosis and treatment of eye illness, and visual system rehabilitation. Optometrists assess patients for astigmatism. Optometrists examine eyes and visual system. They detect and treat eye illnesses, injuries, and other abnormalities. As required, they prescribe glasses or contacts. The main aim of this study is to discuss the role and abilities of Abilities in the Public and Private Sectors. A quantitative research approach was used to poll public and private optometrists. 420 surveys were completed. The sample was stratified. Data was analyzed by qualification, gender, and practice sector. Chi-square tests and Kendell's tau-b were employed to analyze frequencies and percentages. The research underlined the necessity for enforcing best practice standards and broadening the scope of defined practice since optometrists are better equipped for diagnostic roles and complete eye exams and can avoid preventable blindness.