{"id":13199,"date":"2024-12-11T05:55:34","date_gmt":"2024-12-11T10:55:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eyebuydirect.com\/blog\/?p=13199"},"modified":"2024-12-11T05:55:34","modified_gmt":"2024-12-11T10:55:34","slug":"how-to-become-an-optometrist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eyebuydirect.com\/blog\/how-to-become-an-optometrist\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Become an Optometrist"},"content":{"rendered":"

Reviewed by Sonia Kelley, OD, MS<\/a> on August 28, 2024<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Optometrists are primary eye care providers specializing in eye and vision health. As Doctors of Optometry (ODs), they help manage a wide variety of eye conditions. They play a vital role in the health care team, ensuring patients receive comprehensive eye and vision care.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Optometry is a rewarding career, offering the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people\u2019s lives. If you\u2019re considering this career path, read on to learn <\/span>how to become an optometrist<\/span> and what you\u2019ll need to do. This guide also covers <\/span>optometrist schooling requirements<\/span>, the licensure process, and other key steps to success.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What Optometrists Do<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

Optometrists diagnose, treat, and manage many eye and vision issues. While their scope of practice can vary by state, their services typically include:<\/span><\/p>\n