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Optometrists

 

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. Ophthalmologists are included in “Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric” (29-1241). 

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Growth Rate Click for more information on Growth rate 4.3%
Openings Per Year Click for more information on Employment outlook 187
Wages
Median Hourly Click for more information on Median Hourly Wage $58 per hour
Average Annual Click for more information on Average Wage $125,180 per year
Education Needed Click for more information on Education needed 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). 
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