1. Ophthalmology
By: Anjetta Peters

2. Ophthalmology defined
The branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders of the eye.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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

6. 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.

7. 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,

8. A day in the life

9. References