Optometry: Health Careers
An optometrist examines eyes for vision problems and defects, prescribes corrective lenses or eye exercises and/or drugs. The various schools of optometry in the United States differ in their requirements. A two-year Associate in Science degree will satisfy the requirements of many optometry schools. Applicants are selected by optometry schools based on academic ability, letters of reference from instructors, and the Optometric College Admission Test. It is generally accepted that an applicant should have a strong background in science and mathematics. The student will be awarded an Associate of Science with an emphasis in Optometry. This is a transfer program.
Campus Information
- Bismarck State College (pdf)
- Dickinson State University
- North Dakota State College of State
- North Dakota State University
Job Opportunities
Professional Associations
- ND Optometric Association
- ND Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons
- ND Association of the Blind
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