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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.



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$125.5k

Annual median Salary

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Education

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95%

Doctoral degree

5%

Professional degree

Careers

Typical Job Titles

Optometrist

Optometry Doctor (OD)

Therapeutic Optometrist

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