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Ophthalmology
Programs
Outlook,Salary,& Conditions
100
How many years of medical school are needed?
4 years
100
What types of tissue do they biopsy?
eye tissue
100
What is the literal meaning?
Science of the eyes
100
Name on undergraduate program
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100
What is the outlook for jobs in this field?
Very good
200
What is the first step in becoming an ophthalmologist?
Bachelor's Degree
200
What do Ophthalmologists due in order to make a diagnosis?
assess and examine
200
What do they specialize in?
Medical and surgical eye problems
200
Name the other two undergraduate programs
Pre-med; biology; chemistry
200
Why is this field expected to grow?
Baby boom generation
300
How many years of schooling
8 years
300
What tools do they use?
microscope; small incision; laser
300
What are the ages of the patients they treat?
All ages
300
Course work helps in these two types of chemistries
bio; organic
300
What are very rare in this field?
emergencies
400
What do prospective Ophthalmologists have to do after their internship?
Take a series of exams; become a licensed specialist
400
What are the therapeutic procedures?
laser therapy and injections
400
Name one of the common conditions they treat
Diabets; glaucoma; cataracts; degenerative conditions from aging
400
What two courses deal with the science of structure and the science of functions HINT we're in the class now
Anatomy and physiology
400
What is the starting salary for this profession?
$140,000
500
How many total years until you are finished schooling?
12 years
500
What do they do to manage diabetes?
Retinal screening
500
What does logos mean in Greek?
thought or discourse
500
What is the course that deals with ethics?
Medical ethics
500
Along with salary what else do they receive?
Pension, paid vacations, and health insurance