Optometrists
Education
The Doctor of Optometry degree requires the completion of a 4-year program at an accredited school of optometry, preceded by at least three years of preoptometric study at an accredited college or university. All states require optometrists to be licensed.
Related College Majors
Optometry. - More About This Major
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Average Tuition (excluding room and board) for Schools with this major: $8,008.00 per year
Military Training
No initial job training is provided to officers in this occupation.
Certifications or Licenses
All states and the District of Columbia require that optometrists be licensed. Applicants for a license must have a Doctor of Optometry degree from an accredited optometry school and must pass bot...
General Qualifications
Business acumen, self-discipline and the ability to deal tactfully with patients are important for success. The work of optometrists also requires attention to detail and manual dexterity.
Knowledge
- Medicine and Dentistry
- Customer and Personal Service
- Mathematics
- Biology
- English Language
Most Common Education Levels
The level of education attained by people currently working in this career.
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