Student Success Statement
"No student ever attains eminent success by simply doing what is required of him/her; its the amount and excellence of what is over and above the required that determines the greatness of ultimate distinction."

Charles Kendall Adams, American Historian

Reflection: You cannot do anything successful if you only do what is told to you, you have to go beyond the that and think of the endless possibilities.

Optical Laboratory Technician

Duties and Responsibilities:

Optical laboratory technicians grind and fit eyeglass lenses into frames according to prescriptions written by ophthalmologists or optometrists.  Technicians set lens grinding machine so that lens blanks are ground and polished. They then fit the polished lenses into eyeglass frames and, depending upon where they work, fit the frames to the patients.  Some ophthalmic technicians work in optical laboratories or for optometrists or ophthalmologists.  Many work in retail stores that have optical departments.

Average Salary:  $15,000 - $20,000

Educational Requirements:

A high school diploma or GED certificate is needed to begin optical laboratory training.  Training programs last between six months and one year and are provided by vocational schools and community colleges.  Some retail store optical departments provide on-the-job training.

I would not like to do this job I find it boring.

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.  Most ophthalmologists are in private practice, however some are employed by hospitals or clinics, and others perform research.

Average Salary:  $90,000 - $150,000

Educational Requirements:

            Only physicians may study to become ophthamologists.  After completing medical school and an internship, an ophthalmologist must then complete a three to five year residency in an approved ophthalmology program.  After completing their residency program they must pass an examination to be certified.

Reflection: I would not like to do this because I find this job to be boring.

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Student Success Statement

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

Henry Ward Breecher

Reflection:This means to do more with your life than what people expect of you. Don't hold back or make excuses just complete a goal that people would never expect for you yo do.

Ophthalmic Technician

Duties and Responsibilities:
	Ophthalmic technicians or technologists help ophthalmologists collect data and measurements to allow the correct diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases and problems.  They work at hospitals, clinics, or for ophthalmologists in private practice.  Their duties often include:  Performing simple eye exams. Assisting with eye surgery. Explaining diagnostic and treatment procedures to patients.
Average Salary:  $14,000 - $25,000
Educational Requirements:
	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.  Choose The Right!!! Reflection: I would not like to do this job because I believe working on the eye is a very risky procedure and would not like to be the reason that someone loses their eye vision on one eye or even worse on both eyes.