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.
In late fall the weather is much cooler and winter conditions can be snowy and much colder. Across the southern reaches of the Snake River Plain summer high temperatures average near 75 degrees, while winter highs are in the low-40s. The average annual rainfall here approaches 26 inches. In the mountains across the entire state weather conditions are cooler throughout the year, with cold and snowy conditions fall and winter. The average summer high temperature across the State of Idaho is right at 64 degrees, dropping to around 30 degrees in winter. The average rainfall in the higher elevations of the Rockies (central and north) exceeds 60 inches, and snowfall is usually heavy. For an interesting look at Idaho precipitation levels, view this precipitation map.