Optometrist

Duties and Responsibilities

Optometrists treat vision problems. They treat vision problems by diagnosing the problem and then prescribing corrosive eyeglasses, contact lenses, or vision therapy. Some optometrists specialize in industrial vision safety, treatment of vision related learning disabilities, and environmental vision care. They may not however write prescriptions, treat diseases, or perform surgery.

Average Salary: $78,000

Educational Requirements

In order to become an optometrist students should take the most challenging high school courses in math, science, and English. They then need to complete two years of college before entering an optometry program. An optometry program is about 4 years long. Finally you must pass an exam to get certified.

Would you like to be one?

I would like to be an optometrist because it seems like an interesting job and  has a pretty good pay.