Doctors of Optometry are in high demand. We care for the aging population of Baby Boomers and Gen-Xers. ... In fact, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, optometry will grow by about 27 percent, or 11,000 new jobs, from 2014 to 2024. This is higher than the average job growth expected across all industries.

Is optometry a dying career?

But optometry isn't dying. Indeed, the need for optometrists is going to be greater than ever in the coming decade. Our current population of 315 million will swell to almost 350 million by 2025. More important, the percentage of our population age 65 or older will increase by 50%, from 12% to 18%.

Are optometrists in high demand?

Job Outlook

Employment of optometrists is projected to grow 9 percent from 2020 to 2030, about as fast as the average for all occupations.