Optometry is a dynamic and challenging healthcare specialisation that trains you to examine, diagnose, treat and manage diseases and disorders of the visual system and the eyes.
Training in Optometry at Melbourne will give you professional accreditation and a professional entry qualification.
You will start with a Bachelor of Biomedicine or a Bachelor of Science and study biological sciences.
Next, you will complete the Doctor of Optometry to qualify as a professionally accredited optometrist.
A satisfying career caring for people’s vision.
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What's it like to be an Optometrist?
An Optometrist is a health care professional who provides primary eyecare through comprehensive eye examinations to detect and treat various visual abnormalities and eye diseases. They have an intimate knowledge of the workings of the eye and visual systems. Optometrists use a variety of complex techniques and instruments to understand their patients’ needs.
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Latest reviews from 12 Optometrists surveyed on SEEK Optometry
is as satisfying as you make it, but you need to find the right work environment for you and put in the effort. Reviewer's Qualification Bachelor of Optometry/Bachelor of Science Organisation size I'm self-employed Specialisation Primary Eye Care The good things This is a career that offers much flexibility in hours and days. Don't do it for the money. The best thing about it is the
satisfaction you get from helping patients, looking after them long-term, var... The challenges You won't make millions unless you get very creative with business and expand. However, you can make a decent income. There are many retail pressures, and many of my colleagues are burnt out from work... Read more Reviewer's Qualification Bachelor of OptometryLatest Optometrist reviews
Organisation size
Small (1-19 employees)
Specialisation
Laser vision surgery
The good things
Great salary and very easy job. Work life balance is good especially for women with children
The challenges
Very little career progression and not much variety
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