Optometrist
Duties and Responsibilities: The Optometrists treat vision problem and then pescribing corrective eyeglasses, contact lenses, or vision safety, treatment of vision related learning disabilities, and enviornmental vision care. Unlike ophthalalmologists they are not physicians and may not write medical prescriptions, treat diseases, or preform surgery. Most of the optometrists are self-employed, however many work for hospitals, government agencies, optical manufacturers, or universities.
Salary:$78,000
Education:
Students interested in becoming in 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.
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