Optometrists

SOC: 29-1041.00 · Job Zone 5 (Extensive preparation)

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.

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

$70,060Median: $134,830$203,210

Task Breakdown

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.

Prescribe therapeutic procedures to correct or conserve vision.

Educate and counsel patients on contact lens care, visual hygiene, lighting arrangements and safety factors.

Consult with and refer patients to ophthalmologist or other health care practitioner if additional medical treatment is determined necessary.

Provide patients undergoing eye surgeries, such as cataract and laser vision correction, with pre- and post-operative care.

Provide vision therapy and low vision rehabilitation.

Task	AI Capability	Risk Score	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.	-	-	-
Prescribe therapeutic procedures to correct or conserve vision.	-	-	-
Educate and counsel patients on contact lens care, visual hygiene, lighting arrangements and safety factors.	-	-	-
Consult with and refer patients to ophthalmologist or other health care practitioner if additional medical treatment is determined necessary.	-	-	-
Provide patients undergoing eye surgeries, such as cataract and laser vision correction, with pre- and post-operative care.	-	-	-
Provide vision therapy and low vision rehabilitation.	-	-	-