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  \nStart your optometry career at one of the 24 schools and colleges of optometry across the United States.  \nGet your career in optometry started by visiting:  \n[futureeyedoc.org](futureeyedoc.org)   \n6110 Executive Blvd., Suite 420 Rockville, MD 20852  \ntel. 301.231.5944  \n[www.optometriceducation.org](www.optometriceducation.org)","cbCaiv7DN9lcKIcg","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiv7DN9lcKIcg","pdf",6369617,"English","# Career Benefits in Optometry\n## Why Choose Optometry\n# Steps to Become a Doctor of Optometry\n## Educational and Licensure Path\n# Mentorship Opportunities\n## Connecting with Eye Doctors","[{\"question\":\"What are the steps to become a Doctor of Optometry?\",\"answer\":\"The path involves five steps: taking science-heavy prerequisite courses, passing entrance exams like the OAT or GRE, applying to one of the 24 optometry schools, completing your OD degree and licensing requirements, and finally beginning your career.\"},{\"question\":\"What is the Eye Opener Session program?\",\"answer\":\"The Eye Opener Session is a program that allows aspiring students to connect 1-to-1 with practicing eye doctors via the website eyeopenersession.org, facilitating informal mentorship, online conversations, or in-person shadowing.\"},{\"question\":\"What is the average salary for an optometrist?\",\"answer\":\"The average salary for an optometrist is approximately $168,000 per year, which is a key factor in the career's appeal alongside strong work-life balance.\"}]","Find Your Charge Through a Career in Optometry - Professional Guidance and Career Path | PDF"]