Optometrist Assistant

Duties and responsibilities: They work in offices of optometrists, eye and vision care clinics, and other facilities related to vision care. They help optometrists by conducting diagnostic tests, recording and measuring vision, testing eye function, preparing examination rooms, cleaning and arranging equipment, answering phones, and making appointments among other things.

Salary: $30,590

Education: To become one you first require a high school diploma, in addition you also need 1-2 years of training programs; which are available at vocational schools and community colleges

Demand: The demand for this profession through the next seven years is expected to increase from around 20%.

It does seem fairly easy to become a optometrist assistant but I do not see myself working with eyes for the rest of my life and for that reason I will not pursue this career.