JobSOC 29-1041

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.

Definition from U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA) (O*NET 31.0 (August 2026)).

01.

Studied through

1 program

Optometry51.1701

02.

Draws on

Medicine and Dentistry4.8 of 5
Biology4.5 of 5
Customer and Personal Service4.4 of 5
English Language3.9 of 5
Mathematics3.6 of 5
Education and Training3.6 of 5
Therapy and Counseling3.5 of 5
Psychology3.5 of 5

Importance as rated in O*NET (1 to 5); areas rated 3.5 or more, up to eight.