Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Optometrist

Optometrist
Duties and responsibilities:
They work with people with vision problems. They help with their eye problems. They treat vision problems by diagnosing the problem and then prescribing corrective eyeglasses, contact lenses, or vision therapy. Some optometrists specialize in industrial vision safety, treatment of vision related learning disabilities, and environmental vision care.  Unlike ophthalmologists 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, government agencies, optical manufacturers, or universities.
Salary $78,000
Education
To get this job you need to take two years of college. Also in high school you are supposed to take AP classes in math, science and English.

 

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