About
Diagnose, manage, and treat conditions and diseases of the human eye and visual system. Examine eyes and visual system, diagnose problems or impairments, prescribe corrective lenses, and provide treatment. May prescribe therapeutic drugs to treat specific eye conditions.
New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
$131.8k
Annual median Salary
Education
Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
95%
Doctoral degree
5%
Professional degree
Careers
Typical Job Titles
Optometrist
Optometry Doctor (OD)
Therapeutic Optometrist