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	Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric	Low Vision Therapists, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, and Vision Rehabilitation Therapists	Orthoptists	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
SUMMARY	6% Minimal Risk	13% Minimal Risk	15% Minimal Risk	10% Minimal Risk	12% Minimal Risk
JOB SCORE	7.7/10	7.6/10	5.9/10	7.7/10	8.3/10
POLLING	18.3% (Minimal Risk, Based on 45 votes)	There hasn't been enough votes on this occupation yet	There hasn't been enough votes on this occupation yet	43% (Moderate Risk, Based on 15 votes)	29% (Low Risk, Based on 332 votes)
GROWTH by year 2034	4.3%	13.8%	2.0%	17.3%	8.7%
WAGES	The median wage for this occupation is currently unknown	$98,340 or $47.27 per hour	$113,730 or $54.67 per hour	$105,620 or $50.77 per hour	$100,590 or $48.36 per hour
VOLUME as of 2024	12,110	152,280	30,870	229,720	156,300
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DESCRIPTION	Diagnose and perform surgery to treat and help prevent disorders and diseases of the eye. May also provide vision services for treatment including glasses and contacts.	Provide therapy to patients with visual impairments to improve their functioning in daily life activities. May train patients in activities such as computer use, communication skills, or home management skills.	Diagnose and treat visual system disorders such as binocular vision and eye movement impairments.	Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.	Conduct research dealing with the understanding of human diseases and the improvement of human health. Engage in clinical investigation, research and development, or other related activities.

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