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Job Description

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.

Job Details

• The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 29-1041.00
• The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 117,580.00
• The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 56.00
• Currently, there are 36,430 people on this job

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Optometrists”.

Also Known As…

• Optometrists
• Optometrist/Practice Owner
• Optometrist, President/Practice Owner
• Optometrist, Owner
• Optometrist
• Independent Contractor
• Eye Clinic Manager
• Doctor of Optometry (OD)
• Chief, Optometry Service
• Optometry Doctor (OD)

Tasks for “Optometrist, President/Practice Owner”

• Prescribe medications to treat eye diseases if state laws permit.
• Provide patients undergoing eye surgeries, such as cataract and laser vision correction, with pre- and post-operative care.
• Prescribe therapeutic procedures to correct or conserve vision.
• Provide vision therapy and low vision rehabilitation.
• Remove foreign bodies from the eye.
• Prescribe, supply, fit and adjust eyeglasses, contact lenses and other vision aids.
• 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.
• Consult with and refer patients to ophthalmologist or other health care practitioner if additional medical treatment is determined necessary.
• Educate and counsel patients on contact lens care, visual hygiene, lighting arrangements and safety factors.
• Analyze test results and develop a treatment plan.

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