Optometrist Jobs in Aurora, IL

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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Optometrist needed part-time

  • Oak Park, IL (24 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Oak Park, IL (24 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Friendly and family-oriented part-time optometrist needed for a private practice in Oak Park 2 days a week....

Optometrist

  • Streamwood, IL (16 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Streamwood, IL (16 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 7 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....

Optometrist

  • Yorkville, IL (15 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Yorkville, IL (15 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 11 days ago

Why Youll Love This Opportunity: Environment Do what you love - We empower our doctors to provide personalized, comprehensive eye exams and to manage a variety of anterior and posterior ocular diseases...

Optometrist, Part-Time - Oakbrook Center

  • Oak Brook, IL (17 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 13 days ago
  • Oak Brook, IL (17 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 13 days ago

What you'll do: Perform excellent comprehensive eye exams in accordance with Warby Parker's protocol and standards of care Ensure flawless accuracy in taking measurements and diagnosing ocular conditions...

Independent Optometrist - Walmart

  • Plano, IL (15 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 16 days ago
  • Plano, IL (15 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 16 days ago

As an Independent Optometrist leasing space inside our Walmart stores, you will take a leading role in patient care with respect to eye and vision care as well as general health and well-being....

Optometrist

  • Bolingbrook, IL (11 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 20 days ago
  • Bolingbrook, IL (11 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 20 days ago

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

Optometrist

  • Joliet, IL (17 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 26 days ago
  • Joliet, IL (17 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 26 days ago

As an optometrist in our practice, you will be expected to: Perform comprehensive eye exams Diagnose and assist in the treatment of ocular disease Prescribe corrective lenses Build strong doctor-patient...

Optometrist

  • Downers Grove, IL (12 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 28 days ago
  • Downers Grove, IL (12 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 28 days ago

Minimum Requirements: Doctor of Optometry degree from ACOE-accredited college of optometry, eligible for optometrist licensure in Illinois or has optometrist license in Illinois, completion of an optometry...

Part Time Optometrist

  • Schaumburg, IL (19 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (19 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 45+ days ago

All of our advertising includes focus on eye exams and our independent doctors of optometry. Host Store Impact: We have nurtured relationships with leading department store retailers....

Optometrist-Bloomingdale, IL-For Eyes

  • Bloomingdale, IL (14 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Bloomingdale, IL (14 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 60+ days ago

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

Optometrist-Oakbrook, IL-LensCrafters

  • Oak Brook, IL (17 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Oak Brook, IL (17 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 60+ days ago

Conducts chart audits with Associate Optometrist. Recruits, interviews & selects high caliber success oriented talent, creates talent pipeline for succession planning....

Optometrist-Joliet, IL-LensCrafters

  • Joliet, IL (17 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Joliet, IL (17 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 90+ days ago

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

Optometrist (OD) - Full Time

  • Elmhurst, IL (17 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Elmhurst, IL (17 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 90+ days ago

Our professional optometrists are championing a new path for eye care - join us!...

(USA) Optometrist Pre-Grad Intern - Walmart

  • Naperville, IL (6 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Naperville, IL (6 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 90+ 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

  • Bolingbrook, IL (11 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Bolingbrook, IL (11 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 90+ days ago

Visionworks Optometrist - Employed Our employed optometrists help make quality eye care accessible and affordable, changing the lives of millions of patients each year....

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Salary for Optometrist Jobs in Aurora, IL

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Optometrists in Aurora, IL offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
67.5%
Bachelor's Degree
15.5%
High School or GED
5.9%
Associate's Degree
4.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.5%
Master's Degree
3.0%
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 Aurora, IL
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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