Ophthalmology By: Anjetta Peters
Ophthalmology defined The branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders of the eye.
Jobs associated with Ophthalmology Ophthalmologist: are medical doctors who can perform surgery in addition to providing medical eye treatment. Optometrists: Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage disorders of the visual system, eye diseases, and injuries. They prescribe eyeglasses or contact lenses as needed. Opticians: Design, measure, fit, and adapt lenses and frames for client according to written optical prescription or specification.
Education Ophthalmologists: four years of college followed by four years of medical school and a minimum of three years in residency Optometrists: must complete a Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree program and obtain a license to practice in a particular state. Doctor of Optometry programs take 4 years to complete, and most students have a bachelor’s degree before entering an O.D. program. Opticians: associate's or bachelor's degree in opticianry may offer a competitive advantage. No formal college education needed but is offered for advanced placement in job field.
Colleges Yale University New Haven, CT Tuition: 47,600 University of Pittsburgh Philadelphia PA Tuition: 28,958 University of Pennsylvania Department of Ophthalmology Tuition: 55,928
Income Ophthalmologists: $356,339 as of 2011 Optometrists: 97,820 and up to 184,530 Opticians: range typically falls between $41,597 and $54,290.
Demand Ophthalmologist: 14% increase in jobs for all physicians and surgeons to 2024 Optometrists: projected to grow 24 percent from 2012 to 2022 Opticians: Employment of opticians is expected to grow 24% between 2014 and 2024,
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