Average hourly wage

Not available.

Job description

These individuals examine the eyes to assess eye diseases and disorders. They prescribe and fit glasses or contact lenses. They also recommend treatments. They are employed in:

• Private practices
• Optometry clinics
• Community health centres
• Rehabilitation centres for the visually impaired

Personality profiles (RIASEC)

Investigative

People with this profile prefer relying on theoretical knowledge before acting. They like observation, analysis and problem solving.

Social

People with this profile prefer to be in contact with others, in particular to entertain, help or teach them.

Realistic

People with this profile prefer carrying out concrete tasks and being physically involved in what they do.

Main tasks

• Examine people’s eyes with specialized equipment.
• Prescribe treatments to maintain, improve, and correct vision.
• Prescribe and fit glasses and contact lenses.
• Educate and advise clients on various subjects (eye hygiene, preventive care and maintenance, etc.).
• Refer clients to medical specialists to treat certain eye problems and diseases (cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, etc.).

Formation

Most training programs are offered in French only.

University

Targeted regions

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