OphthalmologistBy Hongbo Lin

“The eyes are the mirror of the soul.”

- Yiddish proverb

Ophthalmologist• Doctor of Medicine• Specialize in eye an

d vision care• 4 years of medical s

chool• 1 year of internship• 3 years minimum

residency• (1 or 2 years trainin

g in subspecialty)• Trained for surgery

Optometrist• Doctor of Optometry• Provide primary eye

care• 4 years in college of

optometry• Not required for

residency

Dilation•Use drops to widen the pupil

•Better view of inside of eyes

Eye Pressure • The average normal eye pressure ranges from 10

to 21 or 22 mm Hg. Most are within 14 to 16 mm Hg.

TonometryTonopen

Goldmann tonometer•Slit Tip•Slit lamp

Visual Field Test• Measure the side visio

n• To see if patient have l

ost side vision which is a sign of glaucoma

Skills • Personable a

nd patient• Detail-

oriented and well organized

• Able to communicate

Learning Stretch• Basic knowledge about

ophthalmology is not enough

• Strong in physics and math

• communication skills• Sensitive to the

patients’ needs.

Conclusion• Because I am interested in helping people, it is my

desire to one day work as an ophthalmologist to make the lives of others’ better.

• The employment outlook for Ophthalmologists is good. According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment grow 14% from 2006 to 2016.

• Because I am interested in helping people, it is my desire to one day work as an ophthalmologist to make the lives of others’ better.