MidGrowing growth
Optometrist
Provide primary eye and vision care
$90,000 – $130,000/yrExamine eyes, prescribe corrective lenses, and diagnose common eye conditions.
Highlights
Common tasks
Perform eye exams, prescribe glasses and contacts, and detect eye diseases.
Potential downsides
Retail optical competition, scope limits vs. ophthalmologists, and repetitive exam work.
Skills
CommunicationResearchCritical thinkingTeachingProblem solving
Interests
HealthcarePsychologyScience
Industries
Healthcare
Work style
People-focusedCollaborativeAnalyticalHands-on
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