“Optometrist”

Duties and Responsibilities:

 Optometrists treat vision problems and they prescribe eyeglasses and contacts lenses or vision therapy. Unlike ophthalmologist they are not physicians and may not write medical prescriptions, treat diseases, or perform surgery. Optometrist are self- employed, however many work for hospitals, government, agencies, optical manufacturers, or universities.

Average Salary: $78,000

Educational Requirements:

Student should be interested in becoming an optometrist should take the most challenging high school courses (AP or IB) available in math and science and English. Before entering an optometry school at least two years of college in a pre- professional program is required.