Eureka Assignment

I would like to pursue an optometrist. I just learned that an optometrist is different than an optician and an Ophthalmologist. These three occupations are often confused for they play similar roles but also perform different activities. An optometrist examines the patients eye to detect vision problems, disease and other abnormal conditions. They most likely prescribe eyeglasses and contact lenses and may also prescribe/use drugs to treat eye disorders. An optometrist goes through three processes to determine vision impairments, eye diseases, vision malfunctions, and other abnormalities: pre-testing station, the exam room, and the dispensary. First, they use the Auto-Refractor / Keratometer machine which makes some calculations to determine an approximation of patients prescription. Second, they would ask the patient to do various tests such as an entrance test, contact lens evaluation (only for people who wears contact lens), refraction test, and eye health evaluation/dilation. After going through all these tests, the optometrist is going to tell the patient what is good, what is bad, what he/she will need to improve, or is just fine (which means the vision is good and it stayed the same). Finally, they let the patient choose his/her frames for purchasing new eye glasses and new lens. The main purpose of this career is to help people protect and improve their eye vision as best as they can.
The abilities or skills required would be able to picture objects from sketches and drawing, learn and understand procedures, using words as well as numerical reasoning to communicate in person and on paper, have good eyesight, good coordination of hands and fingers, make decisions using data and facts and doing precise work with tools, instruments, or equipment. I would need knowledge of life sciences( which is the major for this career), be able to work with different types of people, and good analytical, communication, and clinical skills.
The courses that needs to be required for this occupation are mostly life sciences and optometry. Optometrists must complete a four year program in optometry. Some may require at least 2-4 years of experience. It also requires a bachelor's degree, including graduation from an optometry school, and must pass clinical state board examinations. The entry/low pay is about $6000, average pay is about $8000, top pay is $10000 & up so the salary is kinda low, but hopefully the salary can increase more.