A bachelor's degree in an appropriate subject, like chemistry or biology, is the first step. Under normal circumstances, this degree takes four years to acquire. After that, you'll begin your optometry program. This program lasts four years and results in a Doctor of Optometry degree. As of November 2013, there were 23 schools accredited by the American Optometric Association, the accrediting body for optometry schools (www.aoa.org).
1 The highest monthly average temperature in Sandpoint for July is 68 degrees. 2  The lowest monthly average temperature in Sandpoint for December is 27 degrees.  The most monthly precipitation in Sandpoint occurs in January with 0 inches.
The county also has hundreds of summer resi-dents. Sandpoint, the county seat, has a population of 7,760 in 2014. Surrounding populations include 1,136 in Ponderay, 770 in Kootenai and 607 in Dover. The largest city west of Sandpoint, Priest River, has 1,751 residents.