Optometry - I Can't See You..

Ladies and gentlemen, this week I'm going to say a few words about an absolutely crucial profession for human survival: optometry.   Most of you have been a few times in glasses  shop so  you have already encountered optometrists before.   So I'm going to detail a bit  about:


1. Do optometrists just check your sight and sell glasses and lenses?


2. Where do  optometrists work?


3.  How much  do they earn?


4.  Who is suitable for this career?


Do optometrists just check your sight and sell glasses and lenses? 

Well, the jobs optometrists do consist of:

1. Performing eye checks - yes, this is the main job of optometrists.  If you can't imagine yourself look at people's eyes for long hours - this career is not for you.

2. Defining the needs of clients of glasses and lenses - as physicians prescribe medications, optometrists prescribe glasses and lenses.

3. guiding opticians (optometry technicians) what are the components needed for a pair of glasses or lenses.



Where do  optometrists work?

So where can you find the creatures named "Optometrists" ?

1. Glasses shops - you know, optometrists prescribe glasses, and as such they can be found primarily in glasses shops.

2. Medical practices in hospitals and community clinics - where they perform eye tests for patients.

3. Academy - where they perform academic research concerning the multiple aspects of optometry.


How much  do they earn?

If an optometrist starts a new business, then the income may be very little or very high.  As an employee, the wages most of time are around the average at most of the cases and in most countries.  This isn't a profession for making millions but for making a reasonable living.

Its advantage is its relative occupational security  and comfortable working environment.  The work is in indoors environment and in relax atmosphere.  The field is relatively recession proof so layoffs aren't common.


Who is suitable for this career

I can portrait a few traits of a suitable person for this career:

1. Treatment oriented person - suitable for giving treatment to people.

2. Not a gold digger - suitable for making an average living and being content with it.

3. Routine seeker - suitable for a routine and uneventful work environment.

4. Suitable for long studies - not everyone can do well with 4 years of full time studies.