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Optometrist

Diagnoses vision problems and prescribes corrective lenses for patients.

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At a glance
Salary range in India
₹2.0L – ₹5.0L/year (estimate)
Market demand
growing
LowVery High
Minimum qualification
12th
Work environment
Office / Hybrid / Remote

Your pathway into Optometrist

1
Step 1
12th → Training/Diploma → Optometrist

Skills you'll need

patient care
Core skill
anatomy
Core skill
medical terminology
Core skill
empathy
Core skill

Salary breakdown in India

Junior (0–2 yrs)
Entry Level
Mid (2–5 yrs)
Mid Level
Senior (5–8 yrs)
₹2.0L – ₹5.0L/year (estimate)
Lead / Head
Upper Range

What does a Optometrist actually do?

Diagnoses vision problems and prescribes corrective lenses for patients.