Ophthalmologists

Duties and responsibilities:

Ophthalmologists are physicians who specialize in the treatment of eye disorders and disease. They treat vision problems and write prescriptions for both pharmaceuticals and corrective eyeglasses lenses. When necessary, they preform eye surgery. Most ophthalmologists are in private practice.

Salary: The average salary they get is about $9,000-$150,000

Education: Only physicians may study to become ophthalmologists. After completing medical school and an internship, an ophthalmologists must then complete a three to five year residency in an approved ophthalmologists program.

Reflection: I think I would like to be one of these because they earn lots of money and it sounds interesting.