Optometrist
Duties and Responsibilities:
Optometrists treat vision problems.
They treat vision problems by diagnosing the problem and then prescribing corrective
eyeglasses, contact lenses, or vision therapy. Some optometrists specialize in
industrial vision related learning disabilities, and environmental vision care.
Unlike ophthalmologists they are not physicians and may not write medical
prescriptions, treat diseases, or perform surgery. Most optometrists are
self-employed, however many work for hospitals, government agencies, optical
manufactures, or universities.
Average Salary:
$78,000
Educational requirements:
Students interested in becoming an
optometrist should take the most challenging high school courses (AP or IB)
available in math, science, and English. Before entering an optometry school at
least two years of college in pre-professional program is required. Optometry
school is four years in length. After being awarded the degree of doctor of
Optometry, optometrists must pass state exams before starting to practice.
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