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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About the Job
| Primary Industry | Health Science |
| Indiana Average Salary | $88,220.00 |
| Average Time to Fill | 44 days |
| Typical Education | Advanced degree (includes Master's, Professional, and Doctoral degrees) |
| Typical Experience | None |
| Current Openings | |
| 2 Year Projected Openings (2016-2018) | 104 |
| 2 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2018) | 2.85 % |
| 10 Year Projected Openings (2016-2026) | 465 |
| 10 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2026) | 9.96 % |
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Skills Profile
Essential (Soft) Skills
Essential Skills to Employers
Decision-making
Problem-solving
Attention to Detail
Professionalism
Information Gathering
Integrity
Critical Thinking
Customer Service
Oral Communication
Written Communication
Work Ethic
Intellectual Risk-taking
Numerical and Arithmetic Application
Following Directions
Problem-solving
Attention to Detail
Professionalism
Information Gathering
Integrity
Critical Thinking
Customer Service
Oral Communication
Written Communication
Work Ethic
Intellectual Risk-taking
Numerical and Arithmetic Application
Following Directions
Top Job Duties and Responsibilities
Assisting and Caring for Others
Conduct noninvasive medical diagnostic assessments
Conduct invasive medical diagnostic assessments
Test patient vision
Conduct medical tests
Treat chronic diseases or disorders
Solve clinical problems
Treat acute illnesses, infections, or injuries
Treat medical condition of patient
Develop medical treatment plans
Perform emergency medical procedures
Refer patients to other healthcare practitioners or health resources
Administer medical injections
Fit vision aids such as eyeglasses or contact lenses
Conduct invasive medical diagnostic assessments
Test patient vision
Conduct medical tests
Treat chronic diseases or disorders
Solve clinical problems
Treat acute illnesses, infections, or injuries
Treat medical condition of patient
Develop medical treatment plans
Perform emergency medical procedures
Refer patients to other healthcare practitioners or health resources
Administer medical injections
Fit vision aids such as eyeglasses or contact lenses
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Prescribe medication
Recommend medical devices, drugs, or treatments
Prescribe treatments or therapies
Prescribe assistive medical devices or treatments
Diagnose conditions of the eye
Diagnose medical conditions
Order medical diagnostic or clinical tests
Implement sanitation practices in health care settings
Recommend medical devices, drugs, or treatments
Prescribe treatments or therapies
Prescribe assistive medical devices or treatments
Diagnose conditions of the eye
Diagnose medical conditions
Order medical diagnostic or clinical tests
Implement sanitation practices in health care settings
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Related Licensing Requirements
Optometric Legend Drug Certificate (18-0000000108)
IC 25-24-3-13 Application requirements Sec. 13. An optometrist who applies for a certificate to administer, dispense, and prescribe legend drugs must meet the following requirements: (1) Apply in the form and manner prescribed by the board. (2) Provide proof of education in ocular pharmacology from a school or college of optometry or medicine approved by the optometry board. (3) Pass the Treatment and Management of Ocular Disease (TMOD) examination that is sponsored by the International Association of Boards of Examiners in Optometry (IAB) and administered by the National Board of Examiners in Optometry. (4) Pay the fee established by the board.
- Indiana Professional Licensing Agency~Indiana Optometry Board (3172342054)
- http://www.in.gov/pla/opt.htm
- Indiana Professional Licensing Agency~Indiana Optometry Board (3172342054)
- http://www.in.gov/pla/opt.htm
Optometrist (18-0000000047)
In order to qualify for a license to practice optometry in Indiana, the candidate must: Be at least 18 years of age. Successfully pass the examination administered by the Board. Pay all fees for applications, examinations, and licenses. Have not been convicted of a crime or be subject to disciplinary action that would interfere in the carrying out of professional duties. Have graduated from a commissioned high school. Be a graduate of a college of optometry. Licenses must be renewed every two years. Continuing education in the form of seminars, conferences, and workshops is required for license renewal. The number of hours or credits is determined by the Board. More detailed information, including application materials and test dates, may be obtained directly through the Indiana Optometry Board.
- Indiana Professional Licensing Agency~Indiana Optometry Board (3172342054)
- http://www.in.gov/pla/opt.htm
- Indiana Professional Licensing Agency~Indiana Optometry Board (3172342054)
- http://www.in.gov/pla/opt.htm
