How Many Optometrists In South Africa

Who is an Optometrist?

Optometry is a specialized healthcare profession that involves examining the eyes and related structures for defects or abnormalities.

Optometrists are health care professionals who typically provide comprehensive primary eye care.

How Many Optometrists In South Africa

Statistics by the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) reveal that there are 3697 registered optometrists.

How much does an optometrist make in South Africa?

The average salary for an Optometrist is R27,500 per month in South Africa. The average Optometrist salary in South Africa is R330,000 per year.

Entry-level Optometrist positions start at R237,000 per year. Experienced senior Optometrist positions can get up to R483,300 per year.

How do I become an optometrist in South Africa?

To qualify as an optometrist, it is necessary to obtain a Bachelor of Optometry degree, the entry requirements for this program are an APS of 31,

Language of teaching and learning (5), Mathematics (5), Physical Sciences (5), Life Sciences (5) and.

How long does it take to become an optometrist in South Africa?

Optometrists in South Africa typically study for more than 4 years.

Where can I study optometrist in South Africa?

University of KwaZulu-Natal.

University of Cape Town.

University of the Witwatersrand.

University of Johannesburg.

The University of Pretoria.

University of Stellenbosch.

University of Limpopo.