Optometrist, Kaimātai whatu
Optometrists diagnose and treat vision problems and prescribe glasses and contact lenses. They also diagnose, monitor and treat eye diseases and conditions like glaucoma and cataracts.
Your pay could be
$64K
Lower
$89K to $131K
Most common
$160K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Optometrists
- usually work regular business hours but may work nights and weekends
- usually work in clinics and retail optical shops
- need to be accurate, identify and solve problems and communicate well
Tasks
- test patient vision
- analyse test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment
- develop medical treatment plans
- fit eyeglasses, contact lenses, or other vision aids
- prescribe medications
- prescribe assistive medical devices or related treatments
- train patients, family members, or caregivers in techniques for managing disabilities or illnesses
- monitor patients following surgeries or other treatments
- treat acute illnesses, infections, or injuries
- collaborate with health care professionals to plan or provide treatment
Investigative
Social
Practical
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Do the quizYou need a qualification to become an optometrist.
You need
- to complete the Health Sciences First Year programme at the University of Otago OR the first year of either a Bachelor of Health Sciences or Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science) at the University of Auckland
- a Bachelor of Optometry
- a current Annual Practising Certificate
- to pass a police check
Registration
You need to be registered to do this job. This means you meet your industry's professional standards.
Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Board
Te Poari o ngā Kaimātai Whatu me ngā Kaiwahakarato Mōhiti
Phone Number,04 474 0702
enquiries@odob.health.nz
https://www.odob.health.nzIf you’re in school
You need University Entrance to do the study or training for this job.
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