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 preform eye surgery. Most ophthalmologists are in private practice, however some are employed by hospitals or clinics, and others preform research.

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

Educational Requirements:

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

Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one? Why? Why not?

I would not like to be one because I don’t feel comfortable working with eyes because I don’t see it as interesting other than learning about the mind. I’ve always wanted to learn about the mind and how it works because it’s extra-ordinary and we still don’t know what the mind is and how it still works. So, I don’t want to be an ophthalmologist because I want to pursue my dream of being a psychologist.