
Optometrist
Industry
Brief 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.
Compensation / Benefits
$45,000 - $146,000
Entry Level Jobs / Benefits
Industry Outlook
7% to 13%
Related Careers
Doctor of Optometry
Popular Majors
Pre-Medicine Studies, Liberal Arts, Optometry, Biological & Physical Sciences
Education Required
MD
Work-Life Balance

Top Values
Help Others, Independence, High Earnings
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