Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Optometrist

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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