Optometrist

Duties and Responsibilities:

Optometrists treat patients with vision problems. They treat vision problems by diagnosing the problem and then prescribing corrective eyeglasses, contact lenses, or vision therapy. Some optometrists specialize in industrial vision safety, treatment of vision related learning disabilities, and environmental vision care.

Optometrists are not physicians and may not write medical prescriptions, treat diseases, or perform surgery. Most optometrists are self-employed, however many work in hospitals, government agencies, optical manufacturers, or universities.

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 schools are four years in length. After being awarded the degree of Doctor of Optometry, optometrists must pass state exams before starting to practice.

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Reflection: I don’t think I would like to be an optometrist because it doesn't catch my attention.