A career as an optometrist can include working in stand-alone optometry offices as well as doctors' offices and optical goods stores, and some optometrists are self-employed. The majority of optometrists work full time, and some are available to treat patients evenings and weekends. Furthermore, Optometrists rank #13 in Best Health Care Jobs.

Between 2016 and 2026, Optometrists' employment will grow by 17.2%, the highest growth rate among all professions in the country. Moreover, India currently requires over one lakh optometrists, and the demand is expected to increase in the foreseeable future. Also, a new study indicates that optometrists in Japan are paid the most as compared to rest of the world.