Friday, April 7, 2017

Medical career Pathway: Optometry

Optometrist

Duties and Responsibilities: They are responsible for examining patients, diagnosing eyes and vision problems.  Also coordinate and focus the eyes, they also prescribe contact lenses and glasses. They are also trained to treat eye  problems, refer to patients to other doctors.

Salary:$103,900

Education: you need to be able to multitask, delegate and communicate effectively. Optometry programs take another 4-years to complete. You would need to take fields related in biology, chemistry, and/or physiology.

Demand or need for this profession: you first need to complete a 4-year bachelor’s program, preferably in a related field like biology, chemistry, or physiology. You’ll need a bachelor’s degree to apply to optometry programs.  





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