Optometrist

Duties and Responsibilities:  Optometrist do the following:

• Perform vision test and analyze results
• Diagnose sight problems, such as nearsighted or farsighted and eye disease such as glaucoma
• Promote eye health by counseling patients including how to clean eye lenses
• Prescribe eyeglasses, contact, and medication

Salary: $97,820          

Education:  Optometrist need a Doctor of optometry degree. They must complete 3 years of postsecondary education including biology, chemistry, physics, and english. Most optometrist receive bachelor’s degree.

Demands needed for this profession:    

• Decision making skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Speaking Skills

Reflection: I would like to become an optometrist because it is a very good career to study. I enjoy science a little bit but it really catches my attention to work in this type of job.