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.
Whether you choose to take a day hike or head into the backcountry for an extended stay, an abundance of trails are available to all who visit Sandpoint. The Forest Service, Idaho Department of Lands, and private citizens maintain an ever expanding trails system. The Sandpoint Ranger District maintains over 275 miles of trails in the National Forest. Many trailheads provide access to prime fishing, huckleberry picking and even an occasional morel mushroom or two.