Optometrists
Optometrist, Optometry Doctor (OD), Therapeutic Optometrist
- Examine eyes, using observation, instruments, and pharmaceutical agents, to determine visual acuity and perception, focus, and coordination and to diagnose diseases and other abnormalities, such as glaucoma or color blindness.
- Analyze test results and develop a treatment plan.
- Prescribe, supply, fit and adjust eyeglasses, contact lenses, and other vision aids.
Knowledge
Health
- medicine and dentistry
- therapy and counseling
Math and Science
- biology
- arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Business
- customer service
- management
Arts and Humanities
- English language
Skills
Basic Skills
- listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
- reading work related information
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Social
- understanding people's reactions
- changing what is done based on other people's actions
Abilities
Verbal
- communicate by speaking
- listen and understand what people say
Ideas and Logic
- notice when problems happen
- make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information
Hand and Finger Use
- put together small parts with your fingers
- keep your arm or hand steady
Visual Understanding
- see hidden patterns
Personality
People interested in this work like activities that include ideas, thinking, and figuring things out.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Attention to Detail
- Concern for Others
- Dependability
- Integrity
- Analytical Thinking
- Cooperation
Technology
You might use software like this on the job:
Data base user interface and query software
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft SQL Server
Medical software
- First Insight MaximEyes
- VisionScience Software Acuity Pro
Spreadsheet software
- Microsoft Excel
Education
usually needed
Job Outlook
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