Optometrist
Duties and
Responsibilities:
Optometrists
treat vision problems they treat vision problems by diagnosing the problem and
then prescribing corrective eyeglasses contact lenses or vision therapy. Some optometrist
specialize in industrial vision safety, treatment of vision related learning
disabilities, and environmental vision care. Unlike ophthalmologists they
are not physicians and may not write medical prescriptions, treat diseases, or
perform surgery.
Average Salary:
$78,000
Educational
Requirements:
Students interested
in becoming an optometrist should take the most challenging high school courses
(AP or IB) available in math, science, and English. Before entering an
optometry school at least two years of college in a pre-professional program is
required. Optometry school is four years in length. After being
awarded the degree of Doctor of Optometry, optometrists must pass state exams
before starting to practice.
Reflection:
I would want to be a optometrist because this career looks interesting and also sounds interesting and i really could see myself doing this career in my future.
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