Ophthalmologist

Duties and Responsibilities:

Ophthalmologists are physicians who specialize in the treatment of eye disorders and diseases. They treat vision problems and write prescriptions for both pharmaceuticals and corrective eyeglass lenses. When necessary, they preform eye surgery. Most ophthalmologists are in private practice, however some are employed by hospitals or clinics, and others preform research.

Average Salary: $90,000-$150,000

Educational Requirements:

Only physicians may study to become ophthalmologists. After completing medical school and an internship, an ophthalmologist must then complete a three to five year residency in an approved ophthalmology program. After completing their residency program they must pass an examination to be certified.

Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one? Why? Why Not?

I wouldn’t like to be one because I use glasses and I prefer that someone else checks my eyes than I working for them. You need to see what things they need and see their eye and I’m scared of just touching my eye…so no. L