Ophthalmologist

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 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 or why not?

I wouldn’t like to be an ophthalmologist because I would not trust myself to touch someone’s eye knowing I may hurt them. To conduct eye surgery, or any type of surgery, you would have to have a steady hand and I, in most cases, do not have a steady hand. If I would to be able to get over the fear of hurting someone’s eye by accident I would probably like to be an ophthalmologist.