Optometrist

Optometrist

Duties and Responsibilities:

   Optometrists examine the eyes and other parts of the visual system. They also diagnose and treat visual problems and try to control diseases, injuries, and many other disorders of the eyes. They can prescribe eyeglasses or contact lenses if they are needed. Optometrist provide treatments such as vision therapy or low- vision rehabilitation.

Salary:

   Median annual wage is about 103,900

Education:

   Optometrist need a O.D. degree (Doctor of Optometry). Applicants to O.D. programs must have completed at least 3 years of postsecondary education.Most O.D. programs take 4 years to complete. The required courses include biology, chemistry, physics, English, and math. All states require that optometrist are licensed.

Demand or Need for this profession:

   They must have speaking skills, interpersonal skills, detail oriented, and decisionmaking skills.

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Reflection: Would you like to be one? Why? Why not?

   I think that I would like to become one because then I get to help others to see better if they have any issues with their eyes. Another thing is that I will also help littel kids.