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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.
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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
  • Prescribes eyeglasses, contact lenses, and other vision aids or therapeutic procedures to correct or conserve vision.
  • Consults with and refers patients to ophthalmologist or other health care practitioner if additional medical treatment is determined necessary.
  • Prescribes medications to treat eye diseases if state laws permit.
  • Examines eyes to determine visual acuity and perception and to diagnose diseases and other abnormalities, such as glaucoma and color blindness.
National Average Salary
$87,980.00/year

Average Salary in Maryland
$96,120.00/year

Important Abilities
   1. Oral Comprehension
   2. Written Comprehension
   3. Oral Expression
   4. Written Expression
   5. Problem Sensitivity

General Work Activities
   1. Assisting and Caring for Others
   2. Updating & Using Job-Relevant Knowledge
   3. Getting Information Needed to Do the Job
   4. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
   5. Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Important Skills
   1. Reading Comprehension
   2. Science
   3. Active Listening
   4. Speaking
   5. Problem Identification

Frequent Work Context
   1. Job-Required Social Interaction
   2. Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
   3. Importance of Being Sure All Is Done
   4. Consequence of Error
   5. Provide a Service to Others

Related Careers
Related Majors (A) Associate (B) Bachelors (C) Certificate (D) Doctor (M) Master



MarylandMentor Institutions Offering Related Majors
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