Helping people
What does a
optometrist do?
Tests eyesight and helps people see clearly.
A career guide for curious students · Grades 3–12
A day in the life
Tests vision, finds eye problems, prescribes glasses, and refers patients to eye doctors when needed.
Skills to practise
Precision, communication, patience.
How to explore this path
A degree in optometry and a licence.
Training, qualifications and professional rules vary by country. Check current local requirements with a teacher or careers counsellor.
School subjects & interests
Optometrist connects with Biology, Physics. You may enjoy this work if you like with people.
TRY A LITTLE OF THIS CAREER
A hands-on activity
Test how far away a friend can read small print and compare.
Ask an adult to help. Follow the safety notes in the activity. Print this activity or save it as a PDF in your chosen language. Downloadable PDF files are in English.
For younger explorers: a simpler explanation
What do they do?
Optometrists check eyes and fit glasses.
What helps?
Being careful and patient.
Learning about the path
You study optometry at college.
Questions to explore next
- Which part of this work sounds most interesting to me?
- What did I enjoy when I tried the activity?
- What could I ask someone who works in this field?