ophthalmologist

Ophthalmologist

Duties and responsibilities

Ophthalmologists are physicians who specialize in the treatment of eye disorders and diseases. They treat problems and write prescriptions for both pharmaceutics and corrective eyeglass lenses when nessasery, they perform eye surgery. Most ophthalmologist are in private practice, however some are employed by hospitals or clinics, and other perform research.

Average salary :$90,000 - $150,000

Educational requierments:

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