Ophthalmologists

Duties and Responsibilities: 

Ophthalmologists are a specific kind of doctor who treat illnesses, diseases and conditions that affect the eye. Here are some of their responsibilities: 

• perform eye surgery and treat eye diseases 
• examine eyes and prescribe contact lenses and glasses 

Salary: $197,700 

Education: 

• 4-year bachelor's degree and medical degree 

Demand for this profession: 

• Completion of medical school plus 3-8 years of internship and residency 
• Strong medical knowledge 
• Strong physics and math skills 
• Administrative and management skills 

Reflection: I would be delighted to get a job like that, it sounds really interesting.