Optometrists
O*NET Code: 29-1041.00
Education Level
Zone 5 - Extensive Prep
Master's/Doctoral degree
Description
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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💼 Also Known As
OptometristOptometry Doctor (OD)Therapeutic Optometrist
⚡ Skills (22)
Reading Comprehension4/100
Active Listening4/100
Critical Thinking4/100
Writing4/100
Speaking4/100
Social Perceptiveness4/100
Science4/100
Coordination3/100
Complex Problem Solving3/100
Judgment and Decision Making3/100
+ 12 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (24)
🔥Intuit QuickBooks
Accounting software
🔥Microsoft Access
Data base user interface and query software
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft SQL Server
Data base user interface and query software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
0Accra Med Software Filopto
Medical software
0AltaPoint Data Systems AltaPoint Vision
Medical software
0Babcock Winx Pro
Medical software
0Compulink Business Systems Eyecare Advantage
Medical software
0Digital Healthcare OptoMize
Medical software
0First Insight E-Z Frame
Medical software
0First Insight MaximEyes
Medical software
0HealthLine Systems Eyecom
Medical software
0Insight Software My Vision Express
Medical software
0MAX Systems Max-Gold7
Medical software
0MediNotes Charting Plus
Medical software
0OfficeMate Software Solutions ExamWRITER
Medical software
0OfficeMate Software Solutions OfficeMate
Medical software
0Operational Data Store ODS software
Data base user interface and query software
0Prima Systems OPTIX
Medical software
0Scheduling software
Calendar and scheduling software
0Universal Software Solutions VersaVision
Medical software
0VisionScience Software Acuity Pro
Medical software
0Web browser software
Internet browser software
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📊 Skills Comparison
Optometrists → Anesthesiologists
Transition Difficulty: Easy (95% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (21)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Critical Thinking
Current: 4Target: 5
→
Active Listening
Current: 4Target: 4
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Monitoring
Current: 3Target: 4
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Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 3Target: 4
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Reading Comprehension
Current: 4Target: 4
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Writing
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Science
Current: 4Target: 4
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Complex Problem Solving
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Speaking
Current: 4Target: 4
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Social Perceptiveness
Current: 4Target: 4
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Time Management
Current: 3Target: 4
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Active Learning
Current: 3Target: 4
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Learning Strategies
Current: 3Target: 3
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Service Orientation
Current: 3Target: 3
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Systems Evaluation
Current: 3Target: 3
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