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Optometrist



Duties and Responsibilities: Optometrists typically do the following:Perform vision tests and analyze results. Diagnose sight problems, such as nearsightedness or farsightedness, and eye diseases, such as glaucoma. Prescribe eyeglasses, contact lenses, and other visual aids, and if state law permits, medication.

Salary: Median pay (annual): 103,900 USD

Education: Doctoral or professional degree

Demand for this Particular Career: 
  • a desire to help people
  • a caring and compassionate nature
  • an understanding and comprehension of biology and physiology
  • strong communication skills
  • the technical skill to operate a variety of optometry equipment
  • the ability to perform detailed and precise work
Reflection: This career does interest me but it also doesn't. The reason why it does interest me is because you get to learn more about peoples eyes and see different stuff. Plus you get to meet new people. But it also docent interest me because I like to go out and explore and have fun. Being an optometrist you just stay in a room and that kinda boring. 

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