OPHTHALMOLOGIST

AIMEY JIMM
HBS
A-DAY AM
EDUCATION

4 year schooling for Bachelors degree

Undergrad majors include: pre-med, biology, Anatomy, Physiology,
Organic chemistry, Physics, and Medical ethics

Medical school -> Doctor of Medicine

3-8 years of internship and residency
State license for practice
Varies by each state
RESPONSIBILITIES

An ophthalmologist is specialized in the eye and vison care

They conduct:
Eye exams
Diagnose and treat different diseases
Perform surgeries
Write prescriptions for glasses

They can also work as teachers and researchers

Many run their own practices so its important they have good
management and administrative skills
SALARY

Job Outlook
Increase by 14% from 2014-2024

National Avg.
$230,001-$312,963

Anderson, SC Avg.
$241,499
REFLECTION

Right now we are primarily learning about the nervous

system and the eyes are one of the most vital organs that
interact with the system. Ophthalmologist are an important
part of a persons health life- without them it could lead to
poor vision and eye disease. This job is perfect for someone
who genuinely cares about vison and who also like tiny
important details. You need to have a good personality with
patients and with family members.
WORKS CITED

Ophthalmologist: Employment Info & Requirements. (n.d.).

Retrieved March 02, 2017, from http://
study.com/articles/Ophthalmologist_Employment_Info_and_R
equirements_for_Becoming_an_Ophthalmologist.html
Heiting, O. G. (n.d.). Looking For An Eye Doctor? Retrieved
March 02, 2017, from http://
www.allaboutvision.com/eye-doctor/choose.html