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Goal setting: What are My goals for my future career are to keep up with the technology
your goals for your and use it to help others in the field of Optometry.
future career?

Provide a brief Optometrists diagnose, manage, and treat conditions and

description of the job. diseases of the human eye and visual system. They examine
Include the eyes and the visual system, diagnose problems or impairments,
nature of the work, prescribe corrective lenses, and provide treatment.
environment, the duties
performed,
responsibilities, average
work week, etc
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Describe key skills, skills and abilities:

abilities, and personality Listen to others, think about the pros and cons of different ways
traits important for this to solve a problem, figure out the best way to solve a problem,
career. look for ways to help people. Must be able to communicate by
speaking, use rules to solve problems, keep arm or hand steady.

Personality traits:
Like activities that include ideas, thinking, and figuring things out.
Have to have integrity, attention to detail, dependability, concern
for others, analytical thinking, cooperation.

What is the average or National:

median salary The average salary for an Optometrist is about $118,1047.
range for this career
both nationally and Local:
locally? The average salary for an Optometrist in California is $110,550.

What is the outlook for Research shows a 27% growth in hiring in 10 years.
the future of this career?
Does research show
growth or decline in
hiring?
Describe the education
and training
required for this position.
Are there
any licenses or
certifications required?
What is your overall
impression of this
occupation?
After learning more
about this career, are
you still
interested? Would this
career fit with the
lifestyle you want? Does
it match your interests,
personality, skills and
work values?
List two occupations that
are similar that you may
be interested in
researching.
A doctoral degree is usually needed. A 4-year Bachelor's Degree
relevant to biology, chemistry, or physiology is required to get
accepted to an Optometry program. The optometry program lasts
4 years and results in a Doctor of Optometry degree.
Pros:
Ability to help people, learn new techniques, operate machines,
exposed to diverse problems, challenging.
Cons:
Very competitive, can be stressful, rude patients, having to give
bad news.
❏ still interested
❏ not interested)
This career is a good match for me because:
I am very dedicated and am open to learning and facing new
challenges. I want to help people and am very interested in the
field. Yes, this career would fit with the lifestyle I want because
they work about 40 minutes a week, which is a flexible schedule.
It also does match my interests, personality, and skills.
similar careers:
1. Optician
2. Physician