The patient walks into the vacant waiting room with terror not knowing what her results will be. She was then led to a room, where she would be examined. The phoropter sitting in the corner next to the chair where she sat. Across the room on the wall lay a paper with letters differing from one another in size. The optometrist walks in to examine the patient’s eyes and test her vision. An Optometrist examines your eyes for any impairments or diseases located in the human eye and visual system.
There is a variety of education and training that is needed to be done to become a licensed optometrist. A course of study at an accredited optometry school must be completed at a 4 year program. Prior to admittance, students must attend at least 3 …show more content…
Higher educated optometrists are in higher demand than those who only take the basics (“Optometrist”). Growth in the Permian Basin is projected to rise 2.11% with one of the highest paid salaries in the state. There will be job openings in averaged sized more than there will be in larger cities, due to the population (Field).
Earnings of optometrists can range from approximately $45,000 to $135,000 or more depending on the level of education you reached. Optometrists in private practice usually earn more than salaried individuals. Other variables include the reputation, experience, and specialization of the O.D., as well as the specific location (Field). An average for the annual wage for a licensed optometrist is $114,183 (“Optometrist”) Several eye tests were done on her, only to find out she would need glasses. She knew she would need them due to her having trouble seeing from a far distance. The optometrist gave her the prescription she will need to be able to correct her vision problems. The optometrist helped solve her visual impairments, so that she could have a better eye sight. Going to college to receive my doctoral degree in optometry is well worth it, rather than working at a check to check job that pays
There is a variety of education and training that is needed to be done to become a licensed optometrist. A course of study at an accredited optometry school must be completed at a 4 year program. Prior to admittance, students must attend at least 3 …show more content…
Higher educated optometrists are in higher demand than those who only take the basics (“Optometrist”). Growth in the Permian Basin is projected to rise 2.11% with one of the highest paid salaries in the state. There will be job openings in averaged sized more than there will be in larger cities, due to the population (Field).
Earnings of optometrists can range from approximately $45,000 to $135,000 or more depending on the level of education you reached. Optometrists in private practice usually earn more than salaried individuals. Other variables include the reputation, experience, and specialization of the O.D., as well as the specific location (Field). An average for the annual wage for a licensed optometrist is $114,183 (“Optometrist”) Several eye tests were done on her, only to find out she would need glasses. She knew she would need them due to her having trouble seeing from a far distance. The optometrist gave her the prescription she will need to be able to correct her vision problems. The optometrist helped solve her visual impairments, so that she could have a better eye sight. Going to college to receive my doctoral degree in optometry is well worth it, rather than working at a check to check job that pays