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Optometrist work environment

We surveyed 197 optometrists to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical optometrist. Here are the results.

In this article:

  1. How much intelligence is required as an optometrist?
  2. Can I learn to become an optometrist?
  3. Is it easy to get a job as an optometrist?
  4. Is being an optometrist stressful?
  5. Is being organized important as an optometrist?
  6. How competitive is the workplace for optometrists?
  7. Does being an optometrist require frequent time pressure to complete tasks?
  8. Are optometrists allowed to express themselves creatively?
  9. Do optometrists have control over the direction of their work?
  10. Is being an optometrist physically demanding?
  11. Are optometrists exposed to a wide variety of work?
  12. Does being an optometrist require attention to detail?
  13. Does being a good optometrist require compassion and empathy?

How much intelligence is required as an optometrist?

Low

High

Working as an optometrist typically requires higher levels of intelligence when compared with the average career. This means that optometrists are required to actively learn new things related to their discipline and solve complex problems.

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