Ophthalmologist

Duties and Responsibilities:

          Ophthalmologists are physicians who specialize in the treatment of eye disorders and diseases. They treat vision problems and write prescriptions for both pharmaceuticals and corrective eyeglass lenses. When necessary, they perform eye surgery. Most ophthalmologists are in private practice, however some are employed by hospitals or clinics, and others perform research.

Average Salary: $90,000-$150,000

Educational Requirements:

Only physicians may study to become ophthalmologist. After completing medical school and an internship, an ophthalmologist must then complete a three to five year residency in an approval ophthalmology program. After completing their residency program they must pass an examination to be certified.

Reflection: I would not like to be an ophthalmologist because an ophthalmologist has to study the eye and they work is related to the eye. I would not work with the eye because there can be one mistake during a surgery and their eye is gone.