Optometrist

Optometrist //by Alex Brydon//
Job Description- Main duties are to examine eyes and give different evaluations. Most of the time optometrists prescribe eyeglasses and/or contact lenses. Also, optometrists diagnose cases with eyes such as stigmatisms and diseases. If it is needed an optometrist must be able to correctly prescribe therapeutic drugs for certain conditions.

Personality Characters- In order to work in this field you must be sociable. Also, you must be an analytical type of person in order to properly assess any condition with a client's eye. You must also be tactful with patients in order to be successful. Being able to truly care about a patients case is neccessary. You must be a person that pays very close attention to detail because you focusing on such a small part of the body. Working Conditions- Usually the work place is quiet and not hectic with clients. Some offices are part of complex of other work areas. Other practices are big enough to have a seperate building. Offices are very clean and comfortable. It is necessary for them to be clean so that patients can remain as clean as possible. Usually, optometrists work around 40 hours per week.

Places of Employement- Optometrists sometimes work in the federal government, hospitals, or health maintence programs. Although there are some government jobs for optometrists, it is not common. If I were to look for a job locally I would go work as an optometrist for Wigton Eyecare in Grove City, PA. Optometrists can be found everywhere but most are located in towns and cities where there are more people. Job Outlook- Employement from 2006 to 2016 is supposed to increase anywhere from 7-13%. This job most likely will be in high demand and even higher demand in the next decade. Optometrists are needed everywhere so they will never be out of business. Salary Information- Optometrists median salary is $88,410 per year. Recommended Education and Training- It is necessary to have graduated from college and optometry school. Also, you must be proficient in medicine and dentistry, mathematics, biology, and the English language. **Works Cited** "Occupation Profile - America's Career InfoNet." __Welcome to America's Career InfoNet__. 29 Apr. 2009 . "Optometrist Job Description, Career as a Optometrist, Salary, Employment - Definition and Nature of the Work, Education and Training Requirements, Getting the Job." "Optometrist Job Description, Career as a Optometrist, Salary, Employment - Definition and Nature of the Work, Education and Training Requirements, Getting the Job." __Job Descriptions and Careers, Career and Job Opportunities, Career Search, and Career Choices and Profiles__. 29 Apr. 2009 . "Optometrists." __U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics__. 29 Apr. 2009 . "29-1041.00 - Optometrists." __O*NET OnLine__. 29 Apr. 2009 .