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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