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What you need to become a(n)...

Ophthalmologist

  • 4 years undergraduate studies (pre-med preferred)
  • 4 years medical school 
  • 1 year internship
  • 3+ years of specialized medical and surgical

training in ophthalmology

Optometrist

  • 4 years undergraduate studies (sciences preferred)
  • 4 years graduate school (optometry school)

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Orthoptist

  • 4 year undergraduate studies (sciences referred)
  • 2 year orthoptic fellowship

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Optician

  • 2 year associates degree in Ophthalmic Dispensing
  • Apprenticeship 

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Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist

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Certified Ophthalmic Assistant

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Certified Ophthalmic Assistant

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