Optometrists   29-1041

Health Science

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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Occupation Details

 

Location

United States

Education Requirements

Doctoral or professional degree

Growth Opportunity

9.00% growth rate
1,700 annual job openings

Wage Range

$60/hour 46.63 60.38 50th percentile 75.01

Required Work Experience

None

On-The-Job Training

None
(no occupation-specific training required)

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