Ophthalmologist 

Duties and responsibilities: 

       An ophthalmologist is a special kind of doctor that treats illness, disease, and conditions that affect the eye. They are usually known as eye doctors. Ophthalmologist also examine eyes and prescribe eye lenses and glasses for people who need help with their vision. Not only that but they can sometimes perform eye surgery and treat eye diseases. They have to have strong medical knowledge, strong math and physics skills in order to succeed in this career.  

Salary: $197,700  

Education: 

       To be an ophthalmologist you need to earn a medical degree since the job is a type of physician. They have to complete a four-year bachelors degree and then undergo three to eight years of internships and residencies. Common programs include biology, pre-med, and chemistry. Course work that will help you prepare include biochemistry, anatomy, and physiology.  

Demand for this profession: 

       The demand for this profession is going well. It is expected to rise 14 percent for all surgeons and physicians. This can happen in the years of 2014 to 2014.  

 

Reflection: 

I would not like to become an ophthalmologist because the subject of the eye doesn’t really interest me. I would like to be doing something else in the future. This also requires a lot of work and school that I would not enjoy. Also because I do not want to do surgery on a persons eye because it would gross me out and mist mess up their vision even more.