Ophthalmologist

 

Duties and Responsibilities:  Ophthalmologists are a specific kind of doctor who treat illnesses, diseases and conditions that affect the eye. While ophthalmologists can be thought of generically as 'eye doctors' and perform some of the same duties as optometrists, they are different  in that ophthalmologists perform eye surgery and treat eye diseases. Ophthalmologists also examine eyes and prescribe contact lenses and glasses. 

Salary: $197,700

Education: Ophthalmologists are a type of physician, they are required to earn a medical degree. The process is a lengthy one, with a prospective ophthalmologist having to earn a 4-year bachelor's degree, complete four years of medical school and undergo 3-8 years of internships and residencies. Common undergraduate programs include pre-med, biology and chemistry; coursework that will help prepare you for a career as an ophthalmologist include biochemistry, anatomy, physiology, organic chemistry, physics and medical ethics

Demand: According to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the employment outlook for physicians and surgeons in general is good, with a predicted 14% increase in job openings from 2014-2024. The average annual salary for all physicians and surgeons not listed separately, including ophthalmologists, was $197,700 in May 2015, per BLS statistics. 

  I would like to be one because
they seem to help a lot of people out and earn enough money.