https://padlet.com/racheee_lee/7rqkrhdpjk1s Everything you need to know about becoming an optometrist. en-us 2017-09-25 00:41:02 UTC 2017-09-25 03:42:33 UTC hello@padlet.com racheee_lee https://padlet.com/racheee_lee/7rqkrhdpjk1s/wish/190642699 examine eyes, prescribe contact lenses and eyeglasses, diagnose and treat visual problems ]]> 2017-09-25 00:46:38 UTC https://padlet.com/racheee_lee/7rqkrhdpjk1s/wish/190642699 racheee_lee https://padlet.com/racheee_lee/7rqkrhdpjk1s/wish/190642859 perform visual tests, diagnose sight problems, perform minor surgical procedures, promote eye and general health ]]> 2017-09-25 00:48:45 UTC https://padlet.com/racheee_lee/7rqkrhdpjk1s/wish/190642859 racheee_lee https://padlet.com/racheee_lee/7rqkrhdpjk1s/wish/190646737 3 years of post secondary education, which could include a bachelor’s degree with a pre-medical or biological sciences emphasis, Optometry Admission Test, O.D. degree, 1-year residency program]]> 2017-09-25 01:25:37 UTC https://padlet.com/racheee_lee/7rqkrhdpjk1s/wish/190646737 racheee_lee https://padlet.com/racheee_lee/7rqkrhdpjk1s/wish/190652059 all states require optometrists to be licensed, some may choose to become certified by the American Board of Optometry ]]> 2017-09-25 02:06:29 UTC https://padlet.com/racheee_lee/7rqkrhdpjk1s/wish/190652059 racheee_lee https://padlet.com/racheee_lee/7rqkrhdpjk1s/wish/190652590 median wage is $106,140 ]]> 2017-09-25 02:11:15 UTC https://padlet.com/racheee_lee/7rqkrhdpjk1s/wish/190652590 racheee_lee https://padlet.com/racheee_lee/7rqkrhdpjk1s/wish/190652771 about half of optometrists work in stand-alone offices of optometry, others work in doctors' offices and optical goods stores,]]> 2017-09-25 02:13:06 UTC https://padlet.com/racheee_lee/7rqkrhdpjk1s/wish/190652771 racheee_lee https://padlet.com/racheee_lee/7rqkrhdpjk1s/wish/190653014 most work full time, some work evenings and weekends to accommodate their patients' needs ]]> 2017-09-25 02:15:31 UTC https://padlet.com/racheee_lee/7rqkrhdpjk1s/wish/190653014 racheee_lee https://padlet.com/racheee_lee/7rqkrhdpjk1s/wish/190653262 employment of optometrists was projected to grow 27 percent from 2014 to 2024, much faster than the average for all occupations]]> 2017-09-25 02:17:36 UTC https://padlet.com/racheee_lee/7rqkrhdpjk1s/wish/190653262 racheee_lee https://padlet.com/racheee_lee/7rqkrhdpjk1s/wish/190663554 Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2016-17 Edition, Optometrists,
on the Internet at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/optometrists.htm (visited September 24, 2017)]]> 2017-09-25 03:41:19 UTC https://padlet.com/racheee_lee/7rqkrhdpjk1s/wish/190663554