ophthalmologist

Ophthalmologist

Duties and responsibilities:

 Ophthalmologists are physicians who specialize the treatment for eyes disorder and diseases. They do treatment for vision problems and write prescriptions for both pharmaceuticals and corrective eyeglasses lenses. When it is really necessary they have to do eye surgery. To most of the ophthalmologists are in private practices, but however some are employed by hospitals, clinics, and others perform research.

Average salary:

 $90,000 - $150,000

Educational requirements:

 The only ones that can become a ophthalmologists are only physicians that study to become as that. Right after completing medical school and an internships, and ophthalmologist must at least complete three to five years residency in an approved ophthalmology program. After completing all their residency programs they must pass this one examination to be certified.