Optician

Opticians are the most important of the eye care team because of the direct interaction with customers. Opticians are eye care professionals who select and fit contacts and eye glasses for patients. The requirements for an optician is to have a bachelor’s degree and high school diploma with a on the job training.

Salary: $33,330 per year

Ophthalmologist

Ophthalmologists are physicians who specialize in the treatment of eye disorders and diseases. They treat vision problems and write prescriptions for both pharmaceuticals and corrective eyeglass lenses. When necessary, they perform eye surgery. Most ophthalmologists are in private practice, however some are employed by hospitals or clinics, and others perform research

Average Salary:$90,0000-$150,000

Educational Requirements

Only physicians may study to become ophthalmologists. After completing medical school and an internship, an ophthalmologist must then complete a three to five year residency in an approved ophthalmology program. After completing their residency program they must pass an examination to be certified.

I would like to be a ophthalmologist because it looks pretty easy for those that studied to be one. Although there are many requirements to be a ophthalmologist I would still study to pursue in this career because of the high salary.