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License Description OPTOMETRISTS SOC Code 29-1041 Entry Salary $41.77/hr Average Salary $62.14/hr Job Description Optometrists examine eyes and prescribe the necessary treatment or corrective lenses to protect and improve vision. They specialize in the examination, diagnosis and treatment of conditions or impairments of the vision system. In Wyoming, this includes administering and prescribing pharmaceutical agents which are applied for examination and treatment of ocular diseases. Requirements 1 .Must be a graduate of a school or college accredited by the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education 2. Successfulyl pass parts one (1), two (2) including passage of Treatment and Management of Ocular Disease, and three (3) of the examination administered by NBEO taken within five (5) years of graduation. 3. Successfully pass the jurisprudence examination with a score of at least 75%. Restrictions Conviction of a felony or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude. Addiction to alcohol or drugs. Deceit, fraud or misrepresentation in practice or application. Incompetent or negligent professional conduct. School Located in Wyoming Casper College - Casper - Pre-Optometry Program (Associates) https://www.caspercollege.edu/program/pre-optometry/ There are no Optometry schools located in Wyoming; however, Wyoming residents are eligible to study optometry through the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) program. For more information about WICHE contact: University of Wyoming College of Health Sciences Wyoming Certifying Office Dept. 3432, 1000 E. University Ave. Laramie, WY 82071 Phone: (307) 766-3878 hsadvise@uwyo.edu http://www.uwyo.edu/preprof/funding-your-education/wiche-wwami-wydent.html License Optometrists must be licensed by the Board of Examiners in Optometry to practice. Examination Contact the Board for examination information. Fees License by Examination . . . . . . . . . .$250.00 License by endorsement . . . . . . . . . $800.00 Annual Renewal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$175.00 Licensing Agency Jason Brock Board of Examiners in Optometry 2001 Capitol Avenue, Room 127 Cheyenne, WY 82002 Phone: (307) 777-7387 Fax: (307) 777-3508 http://optometry.wyo.gov/ Additional Sources of Information Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry 6110 Executive Blvd., Ste. 420 Rockville, MD 20852 Phone: (301) 231-5944 http://www.opted.org/ American Academy of Optometry 622 East Washington Street, Suite 300 Orlando, Florida 32801 Phone: (321)-319-4860 http://www.aaopt.org/ American Optometric Association 243 North Lindbergh Blvd., Floor 1 St. Louis, MO 63141-7881 Phone: (800) 365-2219 http://www.aoa.org/ Wyoming Optometric Association P.O. Box 1967 Cheyenne, WY 82003 Phone: (307) 640-6157 http://wyomingoptometricassociation.com/ Occupational Outlook Handbook: Optometrists" http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/optometrists.htm Last updated June 2021 "
Licensing Agency
BOARD OF EXAMINERS IN OPTOMETRY
2001 CAPITOL AVENUE, ROOM 127
CHEYENNE, WY 82002
(307) 777 7387
jason.brock1@wyo.gov
Active Status Active
Continuing Education No continuing education requirement to maintain license
Criminal Record No criminal record prohibitions
Education Specific course required
Exam Third-party exam required
License Type Secondary license (another license is a prerequisite)
License Updated 08/19/2022
Physical Requirements No physical requirements
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