Ophthalmologist

Duties and Responsibilities:

Ophthalmologists are physicians who specialize in the treatment of eye disorders and diseases.  They treat vision problems and write prescriptions for both pharmaceuticals and corrective eyeglass lenses.  When necessary, they perform eye surgery. 

Salary:

$90,000 - $150,000

Education:

Only physicians can study to become ophthalmologists.  After completing medical school and an internship, an ophthalmologist must then complete a three to five year residency in an approved ophthalmology program.

Student Success Statement

"Hold yourself responsible for a higher standard than anybody else expects of you. Never excuse yourself."

Henry Ward Beecher

I think that this quote is trying to say that no matter what anybody tells you don't ever lose hope in yourself, you should always try to prove those who try to let you down wrong.

Ophthalmic Technician

Duties and Responsibilities:

Ophthalmic technicians or technologists help ophthalmologists collect data and measurements to allow the correct diagnosis and treatment of the eye diseases and problems.

Salary:

$14,000 - $25,000

Education:

Students will need a high school diploma (or GED certificate) and two years of college prior to beginning ophthalmic training programs. These programs may vary in length, but can take up to two years to complete.

Student Success Statement

"Goal setting is goal getting. Set and get."

Mark Victor Hansen 

I think that this quote is trying to say that once you have a goal set in your mind, nothing can stop you from trying to achieve it.

Progress Report

I have been trying as hard as I can to get on the varsity football team for my school. It seems like I might get the opportunity to get in. The varsity defensive coordinator has asked me to start going to weight room and start training with them and if I go every day from now on I will be starting linebacker for varsity.

Operating Room Technician

Duties and Responsibilities:

Operating room technicians are also called surgical technicians or surgical technologists. They assist in preparing operating rooms for surgery. They are responsible for having surgical instruments, sterile bandages and linens, needed fluids, and other equipment ready for the operation. 

Salary:

 $16,000 - $22,000

Education:

A high school diploma or GED certificate is required.  Many vocational and junior colleges offer programs in operating room technology, and training may also be taken at large hospitals.  Programs vary between one year to two years.  Students receive training in medical terminology, physiology, and sterilization methods.

Student Success Statement

"kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless."

Mother Teresa

I think that this quote means that if you say something kind and you still might not feel like it was kind enough it might have been kinder than you thought.