Career Details : Optometrists

Description

Diagnose, manage, and treat conditions and diseases of the human eye and visual system. Examine eyes and visual system, diagnose problems or impairments, prescribe corrective lenses, and provide treatment. May prescribe therapeutic drugs to treat specific eye conditions.

Experience

A minimum of two to four years of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

Education

Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.

Training

Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

Tasks

Examines eyes to determine visual acuity and perception and to diagnose diseases and other abnormalities, such as glaucoma and color blindness.

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Important Abilities

• Oral Comprehension
• Written Comprehension
• Oral Expression
• Written Expression
• Problem Sensitivity

General Work Activities

• Assisting and Caring for Others
• Updating & Using Job-Relevant Knowledge
• Getting Information Needed to Do the Job
• Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
• Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Important Skills

• Reading Comprehension
• Science
• Active Listening
• Speaking
• Problem Identification

Frequent Work Context

• Job-Required Social Interaction
• Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
• Importance of Being Sure All Is Done
• Consequence of Error
• Provide a Service to Others

Related Majors

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Pre-Optometric Science

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