Optometrist Jobs in Wyckoff, NJ

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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Doctor of Optometry

Your role will be to Conducting comprehensive eye exams to assess vision and eye health, including testing visual acuity, checking for refractive errors, and evaluating eye function....

Optometrist Position Available

  • New York, NY (15 miles from Wyckoff, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY (15 miles from Wyckoff, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

What You Will Do: Comprehensive Eye Exams Refraction Prescribing and Fitting Contact Lenses Diagnosing and treating Eye Conditions What You Will Bring: Our ideal candidate will have less than a year...

NJ Eye and Ear

Optometrist

Job Responsibilities: Conduct comprehensive eye exams including, refraction, and prescription dispensing, contact lens fitting Diagnose ocular diseases such as diabetic retinopathy,glaucoma and cataracts...

Doctor of Optometrist

Responsibilities: Conduct Comprehensive eye exams to assess and diagnose patients' vision conditions. Prescribe and fit eyeglasses or contact lenses based on patient needs....

Optometrist

  • West New York, NJ (16 miles from Wyckoff, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • West New York, NJ (16 miles from Wyckoff, NJ)
  • 8 days ago

What You Will Do: Perform Eye Exams which include refraction....

Doctor of Optometry

  • Bronx, NY (16 miles from Wyckoff, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • Bronx, NY (16 miles from Wyckoff, NJ)
  • 8 days ago

Our practice is equipped with the state of the art diagnostic instruments such Visual Field, Fundus Camera, Optical Coherence Tomography, B-scan Ultrasonography, Corneal Topography, Specular Microscopy...

Summit Health

Optometrist

  • Summit Health
  • Fair Lawn, NJ (4 miles from Wyckoff, NJ)
  • 9 days ago
  • Summit Health
  • Fair Lawn, NJ (4 miles from Wyckoff, NJ)
  • 9 days ago

The Optometrist will provide primary eye care through a comprehensive eye examination for both adult and pediatric patients....

Partners Insight Recruiting

Optometrist - Jackson Heights, NY

Prescribe and fit contact lenses and eyeglasses based on patient needs and preferences....

Optometrist

  • New York, NY (16 miles from Wyckoff, NJ)
  • 13 days ago
  • New York, NY (16 miles from Wyckoff, NJ)
  • 13 days ago

We are seeking a new Optometrist to join our team. Your role will be to perform comprehensive eye exams, refraction, dilation read visual field, OCT, UBM, punctal plugs, contact lens examinations....

Optometrist

Job Description: Provide comprehensive eye exams and vision tests Diagnose and treat various eye conditions and diseases Prescribe and fit eyeglasses and contact lenses Perform visual field testing...

Optometrist

  • Peekskill, NY (23 miles from Wyckoff, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Peekskill, NY (23 miles from Wyckoff, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Providing primary eye care, Optometrists examine and test peoples eyes for visual acuity and eye diseases....

(USA) Optometrist Pre-Grad Intern - Walmart

  • Chester, NY (24 miles from Wyckoff, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chester, NY (24 miles from Wyckoff, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Provides optical clinical care by diagnosing Customers to manage treatment of visual problems and ocular disease; providing effective patient education and counseling; and communicating with key stakeholders...

Optometrist

  • Jackson Heights, NY (22 miles from Wyckoff, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Jackson Heights, NY (22 miles from Wyckoff, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Current License to practice as a Licensed Optometrist in New York State required, plus specialized certifications as needed. 1-3 years of relevant experience, required....

Optometrist

  • Nanuet, NY (10 miles from Wyckoff, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Nanuet, NY (10 miles from Wyckoff, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

The optometrist will conduct eye exams for Acuity Eyecare group and strive to practice to the full capacity of their license....

Optometrist

  • New York, NY (19 miles from Wyckoff, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY (19 miles from Wyckoff, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

exams using optometric equipment and general diagnostic interpretation.Diagnose and treat ocular disease.Prescribe, fit, and adjust eyeglasses, contact lenses, and other vision aids.Recommend appropriate...

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Salary for Optometrist Jobs in Wyckoff, NJ

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Optometrist positions.



Highest Education Level

Optometrists in Wyckoff, NJ 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 Wyckoff, NJ
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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