Ophthalmologist
An Ophthalmologist is someone who deals with the anatomy, physiology and diseases of the eyeball.
Duties and responsibilities ~ While ophthalmologists can be thought of generically as 'eye doctors' and perform some of the same duties as optometrists, they differ in that ophthalmologists perform eye surgery and treat eye diseases. Ophthalmologists also examine eyes and prescribe contact lenses and glasses.
Salary ~ $105,015 to $249,468 per year.
Education ~ Ophthalmologists are a type of physician, and, thus, they are required to earn a medical degree. The process is a lengthy one, with a prospective ophthalmologist having to earn a 4-year bachelor's degree, complete four years of medical school and undergo 3-8 years of internships and residencies.
Reflection ~ i would not major in this because id probably accidently make you blind.