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.
There is neither extremely hot or extremely cold weather. Usually there are only a few sub-zero days each winter, while summer has equally few days on which the temperature rises above 90 degrees. Nights are generally cool. One of the greatest attractions of Sandpoint and North Idaho is the weather. In the summer we have a beautiful lake (Lake Pend Oreille, complimented by many smaller lakes) to boat and fish on, while in the winter we can always expect a good snow pack for skiing at Schweitzer Mountain Ski Resort. If you are a fan of all four seasons, Sandpoint is a great destination to check out!