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.
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Prior Experience Needed
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Training Provided After Hiring
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How AI Impacts Each Task
10 tasks analyzed
Examine eyes, using observation, instruments and pharmaceutical agents, to determine visual acuity and perception, focus and coordination and to diagnose diseases and other abnormalities such as glaucoma or color blindness.
Prescribe, supply, fit and adjust eyeglasses, contact lenses and other vision aids.
Analyze test results and develop a treatment plan.
Prescribe medications to treat eye diseases if state laws permit.
Remove foreign bodies from the eye.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Examine eyes, using observation, instruments and pharmaceutical agents, to determine visual acuity and perception, focus and coordination and to diagnose diseases and other abnormalities such as glaucoma or color blindness. | - | - | - |
| Prescribe, supply, fit and adjust eyeglasses, contact lenses and other vision aids. | - | - | - |
| Analyze test results and develop a treatment plan. | - | - | - |
| Prescribe medications to treat eye diseases if state laws permit. | - | - | - |
| Remove foreign bodies from the eye. | - | - | - |
Essential Soft Skills
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Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$134,830
per year
Mean Wage
$140,940
per year
Employment
42K
workers
Wage Range
$70,060 - $203,210
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
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