Optometrist

Entry-Level Wage:

$41.05

Median Wage:

$64.90

Experienced Wage:

$100.01

Employment Per 1,000 Jobs:

189

Source: NH Employment Security

Education Pathways

Doctor of Optometry (DO) degree

Career Description

An Optometrist diagnoses and treats eyes issues, along with prescribing contact lenses, glasses, and medication.

Work Settings

Private Practice, Physicians Offices, Retail Stores, Community Health Clinics

Four-Year Bachelor’s Programs

Pre-Med curriculum for Optometry: Colby-Sawyer College

Graduate Programs/Post Baccalaureate

Post-Baccalaureate for requirements to apply to higher degrees: UNH Health Professions Continuing Education

Requirements

Education

Entry-level Occupational Preparation

Doctoral/Professional Degree

Experience

None

Job Training

None

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