Duties and Responsibilities: Ophthalmologists share the same duties and responsibilities, and probably the same patients as optometrists. The only difference between the two is that Ophthalmologists perform eye surgery while optometrists do not. Optometrists only treat and diagnose diseases and illnesses of the eye. An Ophthalmologist may diagnose a patient's disease or illness, or maybe even just to check your vision by making you go through diagnostic tests. These surgeons are also qualified to prescribe glasses or contact lenses.
Salary: $250,000 - $300,000
Education Requirements: Bachelor's Degree, 4 years at medical school, 3-8 years at a residency program
Demand or Need for This Profession: 14%
Reflection: Do you think you would like to become one? Why? Why not? I would like to become a ophthalmologist because it seems like an interesting profession. It is more serious than an optometrist and it makes a good sum of money.
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