Medical Career Research

Optometrist 

   Duties and Responsibilities: 

•      Examine eyes

•      Diagnose and treat visual problems 

•      Examine visual system 

•      Manage diseases

•      Write prescriptions for eyeglasses 

   Salary:  $106,140 

   Education:

•      Bachelors degree 

•      Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree program (4 years)

•      1-year residency program 

Demand for this particular career: 

• O.D degree program 
• Completion of the National Board of Examiners in Optometry exam
• Multi tasking skills
• Good communication skills

Reflection: 

     I would not like to become a optometrist because the study of the eye doesn't fascinate me. I have an optometrist of my own and hes cool. This career also requires a lot of education and state licensing which can take a long time to complete.