Optometrist 

Describe the type of organization you work for.
Currently, I am self-employed and contract out to an optical located inside a retail store. There are approximately 150 opticals/stores located from the Midwest to the upper NW of the United States.

Describe your job role and responsibilities.
I perform eye exams on patients to determine if they need eye glasses or would be candidates for contact lenses or LASIK surgery. All of my patients get a dilated retinal examination for detection of glaucoma, cataracts and retinal diseases such as diabetes, macular degeneration, histoplamosis, etc. I also screen children early to rule out strabismus (crossed-eyes), amblyopia (lazy eye), and color deficiencies (red-green color blindness).

Please list an additional benefits (beyond compensation) that you receive.
I write off all my expenses such as continuing education, travel/hotel expenses to CE, registration and state licensure fees, medical premiums, etc.

Do you feel you are under/over or well/fairly compensated at your current position?
Well compensated.

Does your job entail you working with others on a daily basis? Is this something you like/dislike about your job? Please explain.

Do you work collaboratively with supervisors/managers?
No

Do you work collaboratively with your co-workers?
No

Describe your work location (e.g., office, home, theatre, in the field) and what you like/dislike about working in it.

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