The Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO) advances optometric education and research to enhance the health and well-being of the public. Founded in 1941 and headquartered in Rockville, MD, ASCO is committed to achieving excellence in optometric education and to helping its member institutions prepare well-qualified graduates for entrance into the profession of optometry. Its membership encompasses the schools and colleges of optometry in the United States. A number of optometry schools outside the United States are affiliate and associate members. ASCO’s activities cover a wide range of programs including applicant development and diversity, faculty and executive development, advocacy, residency promotion, data development and communications. |
OPTOMETRY GIVES ME LIFE! Opportunities that come with a career in optometry: - Strong Patient Relationships. Doctors of Optometry protect a sense that directly impacts quality of life. This creates a special opportunity to build solid relationships through meaningful interactions with patients as you help them maintain their view of the world.
- Earning Potential. According to the American Optometric Association, optometry offers an average net income of $168K. That's just the average. Depending on your path of employment, area of expertise and location, you could earn more than that.
- Career Autonomy. As an optometrists, you can have control over so many aspects of your career. From your modality to location, it's up to you whether you want to practice in a city, suburb or rural setting, work independently at your own practice or choose employment in a clinical, academic, military, government or public health sector setting or pursue primary eye care or a specialty practice. Plus, the average work week of an optometrist is under 40 hours, but in many instances, you can decide if you want to work more or less than that.
LEARN MORE
Being an Optometrist Gives Me Life: www.futureeyedoc.org
ASCO Website (check out Future Students): optometriceducation.org
OptomCAS (Optometry Centralized Application Service): www.optomcas.org
American Optometric Association (AOA): www.aoa.org |
