Always work indoors.
Are exposed to disease or infections when interacting with patients on a daily basis.
Generally work a standard 40 hour week.
May work weekends and evenings to suit the needs of patients.
May work at several clinics, optical stores, or vision care centers, and travel between them.
Are often required to meet strict deadlines.
OPTOMETRIST will:
Treat vision problems and eye diseases
Prescribe contact lenses, glasses, and vision therapy
OPTOMETRIST frequently:
Optometrists use instruments, eye drops, and observation to determine the health of patients' eyes.
Teach about proper lighting, care of glasses and contact lenses, and general eye safety and health.
Most optometrists own their businesses and must complete administrative tasks.
It is important that OPTOMETRIST be able to:
Optometrists use instruments, eye drops, and observation to determine the health of patients' eyes.
