Working Conditions for OptometristsOptometrists work in places—usually their own offices—that are clean, well lighted, and comfortable. Most full-time optometrists work about 40 hours a week. Many work weekends and evenings to suit the needs of patients. Emergency calls, once uncommon, have increased with the passage of therapeutic-drug laws expanding optometrists� ability to prescribe medications. More information on Optometrists from The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook Overview of Optometrists occupation Number of Optometrists in the U.S. Salary and earnings for Optometrists Working conditions for Optometrists Significant points for Optometrists Training requirements for Optometrists Labor Information Home | Occupational data by city | Search Rainforests | Madagascar | What's new |