{"id":4021,"date":"2018-02-11T05:48:47","date_gmt":"2018-02-11T05:48:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.navaophthalmic.com\/?p=4021"},"modified":"2018-03-19T17:18:53","modified_gmt":"2018-03-19T17:18:53","slug":"becoming-optometrist-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/navaophthalmic.com\/pt\/becoming-optometrist-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Becoming An Optometrist: A Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a691b69526d6\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a691b69526d6\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/navaophthalmic.com\/pt\/becoming-optometrist-guide\/#1_Getting_your_degree\" >1. Getting your degree<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/navaophthalmic.com\/pt\/becoming-optometrist-guide\/#2_Experience\" >2. Experience<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/navaophthalmic.com\/pt\/becoming-optometrist-guide\/#3_Optometry_Admission_Test\" >3. Optometry Admission Test<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/navaophthalmic.com\/pt\/becoming-optometrist-guide\/#4_Doctor_of_Optometry_Program\" >4. Doctor of Optometry Program<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/navaophthalmic.com\/pt\/becoming-optometrist-guide\/#5_Post_Graduate_Residency_Program\" >5. Post Graduate Residency Program<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/navaophthalmic.com\/pt\/becoming-optometrist-guide\/#6_License\" >6. License<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/navaophthalmic.com\/pt\/becoming-optometrist-guide\/#7_Renewing_your_license\" >7. Renewing your license<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/navaophthalmic.com\/pt\/becoming-optometrist-guide\/#8_Opening_a_practice_or_getting_a_job_as_an_optometrist\" >8. Opening a practice or getting a job as an optometrist<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/navaophthalmic.com\/pt\/becoming-optometrist-guide\/#9_National_Organization_Certificate_and_Fellowships\" >9. National Organization Certificate and Fellowships<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4023 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.navaophthalmic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/A-guide-Becoming-An-Optometrist-a-1024x593.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/navaophthalmic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/A-guide-Becoming-An-Optometrist-a-1024x593.png 1024w, https:\/\/navaophthalmic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/A-guide-Becoming-An-Optometrist-a-570x330.png 570w, https:\/\/navaophthalmic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/A-guide-Becoming-An-Optometrist-a-300x174.png 300w, https:\/\/navaophthalmic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/A-guide-Becoming-An-Optometrist-a-768x445.png 768w, https:\/\/navaophthalmic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/A-guide-Becoming-An-Optometrist-a-600x348.png 600w, https:\/\/navaophthalmic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/A-guide-Becoming-An-Optometrist-a.png 1115w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/>In the modern age, it is vital to take sight problems seriously. They mainly occur due to our use of technological gadgets like computers and tablets. However, all is not lost if you find that your vision is blurry &#8211; an optometrist will help you in your hour of need.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Although not a fascinating career choice at first glance, optometrists play a vital role in the industry. Here we will explain how you too can become an optometrist and help people deal with their sight problems.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Getting_your_degree\"><\/span>1. Getting your degree<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/navaophthalmic.com\/pt\/pages\/about-navaophthalmic\/\">Optometrists<\/a> have to obtain an undergraduate degree. They can choose between two fields of study: pre-med and science. However, they will have to take certain subjects that are important for their future career. Those are mathematics, English, biology, chemistry, and science.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In order to start your career soon, you will have to study hard and avoid making excuses. An optometrist deals with people\u2019s sight and checks whether or not they need glasses or contact lenses. Therefore, it is crucial to know what you are doing &#8211;\u00a0 and to do it well.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Experience\"><\/span>2. Experience<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">You cannot work until you finish your education, but that doesn\u2019t mean that you should just study all day. If you want to get some experience, you could try assisting an optometrist.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Not only will you be able to watch him while he works, but you will also get valuable experience from it. You will understand how to treat patients and how to handle other parts of your chosen career path.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Because you are still a student, you probably won\u2019t get to do optometry-related tasks. However, learning from an expert optometrist is a vital step towards your future career.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Optometry_Admission_Test\"><\/span>3. Optometry Admission Test<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">OAT is a mandatory test all future optometrists have to go through. It will test you on your reasoning skills, as well as on your understanding and listening skills. Furthermore, the point of this test is to see whether or not you are the right applicant for an optometry program.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Prometric Test Centers allow you to apply for the test each year. If you pass it, then you will certainly have a better chance of treating sight problems shortly. Therefore, you should commit yourself to studying and pass the test as soon as you can.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Doctor_of_Optometry_Program\"><\/span>4. Doctor of Optometry Program<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Even though optometry is not as demanding as becoming a surgeon, you will still have to finish a mandatory program. This is a four-year program that will get you your <a href=\"https:\/\/navaophthalmic.com\/pt\/ophthalmologist\/\">Doctor of Optometry degree<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">While studying, you will also get to participate in clinics which will help you gain some experience. Also, you will also have to concentrate on biology classes because they will be teaching you everything you need to know about eyes.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Post_Graduate_Residency_Program\"><\/span>5. Post Graduate Residency Program<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">After the four-year program, you can either move on to licensing or complete a residency program. While it may be tempting to start working right away, residency offers more opportunities than you might think.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It is a fantastic way to learn more about different optometry fields. For example, you can gain more experience in the pediatric or geriatric optometry. Furthermore, residency allows you to have specialists as your mentors. They will guide you in the right direction and help you enhance your skills.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_License\"><\/span>6. License<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The final step in this process is getting your optometry license. You can apply for it after you finish the four-year program, or you could wait until you finish your residency.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">After you learn everything you need to know about optometry, you have to get a license to practice it. Every state requires you to have this license, and there is no way going around it. Therefore, it is vital to pursue it as soon as you can.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In addition, you will also have to take an Optometry Test made by the National Board of Examiners.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Apart from written answers, you will also have to do a practical portion of the test to pass it with flying colors.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">However, bear in mind that some states might require you to pass additional tests as well.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Renewing_your_license\"><\/span>7. Renewing your license<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Some states require you to renew your license from time to time. This is their way of making sure you are attending optometry classes during your career. Any medical career requires you to continue learning while working, and optometry is no exception.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Opening_a_practice_or_getting_a_job_as_an_optometrist\"><\/span>8. Opening a practice or getting a job as an optometrist<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">You have finally reached the final destination &#8211; your optometry career can now begin. After you finish your studies, you can get a job as an optometrist, or open your practice.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">There aren\u2019t right or wrong answers &#8211; it all depends whether or not you are confident you have enough experience for practice of your own. However, if you feel like you would like to gain more experience first, then there are many practices where you can learn from already established optometrists.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Optometrists often do not have any trouble finding a work position. Moreover, the optometry field is advancing every year, and more and more people are studying to become an optometrist. This career path shouldn\u2019t be taken lightly. However, it is one of the most rewarding ones you could find.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">When you find the perfect position for you, you will also be able to buy ophthalmic equipment from companies like Nava Ophthalmic.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_National_Organization_Certificate_and_Fellowships\"><\/span>9. National Organization Certificate and Fellowships<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Lastly, after you start your career, you may choose to continue improving yourself in the field of optometry. You could receive a certificate or a fellowship through the National Organization and further advance in your career.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">You will have to fulfill certain requirements to become an applicant. Also, the National Organization will pay attention to your patients and how you are treating them.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It might seem like an unnecessary step in your career, but it is a fantastic way to get an expert approval. It could help you in your advancing career, and even allow you to get additional interesting work-related opportunities.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/navaophthalmic.com\/pt\/\">Nava Oft\u00e1lmica<\/a> \u2013 Your Optometric Supplier At The Best Rates. Nava Ophthalmic is the world\u2019s largest\u00a0optometric supplier\u00a0of\u00a0ophthalmic products\u00a0for hospitals, clinics, and doctors around the world.<\/p>\n<p>Please read How to open\u00a0start-a-<a href=\"https:\/\/navaophthalmic.com\/pt\/start-a-private-optometry-practice\/\">private-optometry-practice<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the modern age, it is vital to take sight problems seriously. They mainly occur due to our use of technological gadgets like computers and tablets. However, all is not lost if you find that your vision is blurry &#8211; an optometrist will help you in your hour of need. 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