Optometrist

Duties and Responsibilities: Optometrists treat some vision problems.  They treat vision problems by diagnosing the problem and then they prescribe 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 ophthalmologist they aren’t physicians and may not write medical prescriptions, treat diseases, or perform surgery.

Salary: $78,000

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

Reflection:  I think I would like this job because I myself wear glasses and I will learn new things about it and I could also help myself with my own vision.