Optometrist Jobs in Missouri

An Optometrist is a key professional in the optometry field, responsible for diagnosing and treating visual disorders and ailments. They conduct thorough eye exams to assess a patient's visual acuity and depth perception, as well as identify any potential eye diseases such as glaucoma or cataracts. Optometrists are also equipped to prescribe corrective lenses or spectacles and provide advice on proper eye health management. In some cases, they may also participate in pre or post-operative care for surgical patients.

Important skills for an Optometrist include excellent attention to detail, strong analytical thinking, and good hand-eye coordination. They must also possess strong communication skills to explain complex medical information to patients. To practice, Optometrists need a Doctor of Optometry degree and must be licensed in their practicing state, which involves passing the National Board of Examiners in Optometry exam. Prior to becoming an Optometrist, a person may have roles such as an Optometric Technician, Optician, or Vision Therapist to gain practical experience and knowledge in the field.

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Diagnose and manage ocular diseases, prescribe corrective lenses, and offer appropriate treatment options. Contact Lens Fittings: Perform contact lens evaluations, fittings, and follow-ups....

Eye Care Partners

Optometrist - Full-Time

care services....

About the Practice: The physicians of Ophthalmology Consultants offer a wide variety of specialty care including glaucoma, cornea and refractive surgery, hard-to-fit contact lenses, oculoplastics, cataract...

Eye Care Partners

Optometrist - Part time or PRN

Clarkson EyeCare, an EyeCare Partners practice, has a part-time or per diem Optometrist opportunity at our Perryville, MO office. We can work with your schedule!...

Eye Care Partners

Medical Optometrist - Independence, MO

Sabates Eye Centers is a busy, well established, high volume group of 13 fellowship trained ophthalmologists and 5 optometrists, complemented by a staff of eye care professionals providing multi-specialty...

imatters

Optometrist NW Missouri

Plus, with exceptional optical and top-of-the-line contact lenses, your patients will be raving about their experience long after they leave the office. On your off days!...

imatters

Optometrist Missouri is calling for you!

Plus, with exceptional optical and top-of-the-line contact lenses, your patients will be raving about their experience long after they leave the office. On your off days!...

Optometrist

  • Springfield, MO
  • 21 days ago
  • Springfield, MO
  • 21 days ago

Providing primary eye care, Optometrists examine and test peoples eyes for visual acuity and eye diseases....

Optometrist

  • Creve Coeur, MO
  • 9 hours ago
  • Creve Coeur, MO
  • 9 hours ago

Optometrist - St. Louis, MO St Louis Eye Care Specialists, LLC is seeking a family oriented Optometrist to join our growing team....

Optometrist

  • Columbia, MO
  • 3 days ago
  • Columbia, MO
  • 3 days ago

effectively with patients the need for annual eye exams....

(USA) Optometrist Pre-Grad Intern - Walmart

  • Affton, MO
  • 4 days ago
  • Affton, MO
  • 4 days ago

disease; providing effective patient education and counseling; and communicating with key stakeholders (for example, Optometrist, Clinic Staff) to increase understanding of optometric standards under...

Optometrist - Sam's

  • Oakville, MO
  • 4 days ago
  • Oakville, MO
  • 4 days ago

Licensed optometrist in good standing in state of practice. Preferred Qualifications... Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position....

Optometrist

  • Richland, MO
  • 5 days ago
  • Richland, MO
  • 5 days ago

Promote eye health by teaching patients about proper eye care....

Optometrist

  • Columbia, MO
  • 5 days ago
  • Columbia, MO
  • 5 days ago

Company Description At our practice, we believe that the optometrist is the hero of primary eye care, enabling and safeguarding their patients ability to experience his or her best vision....

Remote Optometrist

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 5 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 5 days ago

AES partners with National Vision and select Independent Practices affiliated with the National Vision Doctor of Optometry network to make ODs available to provide high-quality eye exams remotely to...

Remote Work

Demographic Data for Missouri

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Salary for Optometrist Jobs in Missouri

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireOptometry research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Optometrist positions.



Highest Education Level

Optometrists in Missouri offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
67.6%
Bachelor's Degree
15.4%
High School or GED
5.9%
Associate's Degree
4.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.5%
Master's Degree
2.9%
Some College
0.4%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Optometrists in Missouri
None
52.4%
Less than 1 year
19.0%
1-2 years
14.3%
2-4 years
9.5%
4-6 years
4.8%



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