The Career of OptometristBy: Reema Dogra

Job overview

Diagnose and fix vision problems Improve vision Evaluate patient's vision by testing

them Prescribe medication Can prescribe surgery

Job Overview (continued)

Prescribe corrective eye wear such as eyeglasses or contacts

Diagnose eye disorders and other health conditions that effect vision

May provide other treatments such as vision therapy or low vision rehabilitation

Education

Must be good in math and science Must complete 4 years of bachelor

degree in science Collage courses in English,

Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology

Completion of a 4 – year program at an accredited school of optometry

Salary

Annual salary $96,290 Median salary $96,320 - $105,000 Average annual $175,329 Hourly wages $46.29

Growth Potential and Outlook

Stable Growth potential is 17.6% from 2004 to

2014 ( expected growth rate) Increase 7 to 13 percent

Additional Training

Science background Business skills Leadership Public speaking

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Success Quote!

The whole world steps aside for a person who knows where they are going ~anonymous

What the Pro Say

“ How many other professions enable you to work with people who are happy and healthy; help improve their lives by improving their vision, arguably our most important sense; be a doctor; be respected; have few emergencies; have regular work hours; be able to combine work with family and hobbies; be well compensated; be recession- proof; and have your patients leave very happy?”