Optometrist

Duties and responsibilities: optometrists treat vision problems. They treat vision problems by diagnosing the problem and then prescribing corrective eye glasses, contact lenses, or vision therapy. Some optometrists specialize in industrial vision safety, treatment of vision related learning disabilities, and environmental vision care. Unlike ophthalmologist’s they are not physicians and may not write medical prescriptions, treat diseases, or perform surgery. Most optometrists are self- employed, however many work for hospitals, clinics, and government agencies, optical manufacturers, or universities.

Average salary : $78,000

Educational requirements: students that are interested in becoming an optometrists should probly take the most challenging high school courses ( AP o/ IB) available in math, science, and English. Before entering an 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.

I would like to be this because I can learn and study new things also get a lot of money.