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What’s it like to be an Optometrist?
Optometrists perform eye examinations to determine the presence of vision
problems and other eye conditions and disease. They treat or manage these
problems by prescribing glasses, contact lenses, optical aids, vision therapy,
medication (in the form of eye drops) or referral to an eye surgeon when
required.
Most optometrists are in daily contact with members of the public on a one-on-
one basis.
How much can I expect to earn?
Full-time employed Optometrist earn an average of $1647 per week. The [average
annual salary for this job is $85644 excluding super.]
Personal requirements
- patient and caring manner
- able to carry out accurate and precise work
- good communication skills
- enjoy helping people.
This job also involves:
Full use of hands/fingers
Use of precision or semi-precision tools or instruments or deft hand movements
are required for these occupations. Included are jobs where poor co-ordination
or incomplete use of hands or fingers may make tasks dangerous or difficult to
undertake.
Good vision for detail
These jobs require you to be able to see clearly to examine items close-up. It
covers jobs where poor vision e.g. tunnel vision, could make the work place
unsafe or the job difficult to undertake, e.g. draftsperson working with
detailed drawings; checkout operator reading dockets; work requiring good
hand-eye co-ordination for working with precision or semi-precision tools.
Mainly indoor work
Workers performing these jobs would usually be expected to spend more than
three-quarters of their day indoors, in an office, factory or other enclosed
area protected from the weather.
Reading or writing
These jobs require moderate or better reading and writing skills. Workers may
be expected to prepare, understand or act on written materials, such as
letters or reports. People may wish to avoid these jobs if their reading or
writing English skills are limited to a small range of words or phrases and
symbols. Jobs remaining may still require very basic reading or writing
skills.
This occupation offers jobs at the following skill levels:
Professional Jobs
Jobs in this group usually require completion of a recognised Bachelor Degree,
or extensive relevant experience. Some jobs also require post-graduate study,
such as a Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Master Degree.
Study requirements
At school, you can study these subject(s) to get a good foundation for this
occupation:
Biology
School subjects that include some aspect of BIOLOGY provide a useful
background to these jobs. In some cases a biology-related subject is a pre-
requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
Chemistry
School subjects that include some aspects of CHEMISTRY provide a useful
background to these jobs. In some cases a chemistry-related subject is a pre-
requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
Mathematics
School subjects that include some aspect of MATHEMATICS provide a useful
background to these jobs. In some cases a mathematics-related subject is a
pre-requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
Physics
School subjects that include some aspect of PHYSICS provide a useful
background to these jobs. In some cases a physics-related subject is a pre-
requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
Duties and tasks of an Optometrist
Optometrists may perform the following tasks:
- determine the nature and extent of vision and eye problems and disease by examining patients’ eyes using specialised instruments, techniques and tests
- correct vision defects by prescribing and dispensing glasses or contact lenses, special optical aids or vision therapy
- examine patients for signs of eye disease and systemic conditions, including glaucoma, diabetes, high blood pressure and multiple sclerosis, and work with medical practitioners and eye surgeons to co-manage patients when required
- manage some eye conditions by prescribing ocular therapeutic drugs
- monitor patients’ vision and ocular health with the use of imaging techniques such as digital retinal photography and computerised vision tests
- conduct eye screening and testing for the purposes of determining occupational fitness or fitness to drive
- undertake managerial, retail and administrative tasks.