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| what does an OD doctors of optometrist do |
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main vision care providers
examine eyes
diagnose vision problems
prescribe eyeglasses or contact lenses
provide vision treatments,vision therapy,or low vision rehabilitation |
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| where do OD's optometrists work |
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private practice
25 % self employed
corporate
some nights and weekends depends on location |
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what is the education required for an OD (optometrist)
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| requires the completion of a 4 year program at an accredited school of optometry or an accreditated college or university post bac |
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| t or f all states require licensure for OD (optometrists) |
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| t or f there will be an expected increase in jobs 24% b/t 2008 and 2018 for OD's |
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| what was the median annual wages for optometrists |
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| t or f the middle 50 percent earned between 70,140 and 125,460 |
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| they select and fit eyeglasses or contact lenses written by prescriptions by opthalmlogists or optometrists |
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| t or f opticians recommend eyeglass frames,lenses,and lens coatings,after considering the customer's occupation,habits,and facial features |
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| work indoors,mainly in medical offices,optical stores,or in large dept stores or club stores |
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| how many jobs were found in the optician field |
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| t or f 40 % of optometrist jobs were in offices 33 % worked in health and personal care stores |
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| t or f employment is expected to rise over 13% for opticians from 2008-2018 |
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| what was the median annual wage for opticians |
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| t or f the middle 50 percent earned between 26,170 and 41,930 |
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| what is the education required for an optician |
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| graduate from a 2 year accreditated associate degree program in opticinary |
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| what do the states require of indviduals to obtain licensure |
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state practical examination
state written examination
certification examinations offered by the American Board of Opticianary (ABO)
National Contact Lens Examiners (NCLE)
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| how do people qualify for examinations for opticians licenseing |
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| states require applicants to complete postsecondary training or work as apprentices for 2 to 4 years |
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