OPTOMETRIST!

Duties & Responsibilities:

Optometrist treat problems of the vision. The way they treat vision problems is by diagnosing the problem & then prescribing corrective glasses, contact lenses, or vision therapy. Some of the optometrists specialize in industrial vision safety, treatment of vision safety. Most of the optometrists are self-employed, however many work for hospitals, government  agencies, and optical manufacturers, or universities.

Average Salary: $78,000

Educational Requirements:

Students that are interested in becoming an optometrist should take the most challenging high school courses (AP or IB) that are available in math, science, and English. Before entering an optometry school students should have at least two years of college in a pre- professional program is required. The optometry class is four years in length.