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.

Salary: $15,000-$20,000

Education: 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.

Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one? Why? Why not?

I wouldn’t mind being a Technician because it seems something cool to work as.

Student Success Statement

"Doing what is right, fair and honorable is more important than winning or losing." 

Chick Moorman 

Reflection: If you cheat in a game and you win you really don't win anything because you cheated. The best thing is to be honest because you win with your honesty. At the end of the day you won't feel bad or guilty.

Ophthalmologists

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.

Salary: $90,000-$150,000

Education: Only physicians may study to become ophthalmologists.  After completing medical school and an internship, an ophthalmologist must then complete a three to five year residency in an approved ophthalmology program.  

Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one? Why? Why not?

I wouldn’t like to be one because it would be nerve wrecking to give someone eye surgery.

Student Success Statement 

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

Henry Ward Beecher 

Reflection: Do things in your life that people wouldn't expect you to do. Prove people wrong when they doubt you can achieve your goal. Just because they said that you can't do it ,it doesn't mean that you should give up you keep on trying till you achieve.

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.  

Salary: $14,000-$25,000

Education: 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.

Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one? Why? Why not?

I wouldn’t like to be this because I don’t think I would be good with measurements since I’m bad at math.

Student Success Statement 

''Goal setting is goal getting. Set and get." 

Mark Victor Hansen 

Reflection: When you plan a goal don't wait for it to happen ,make it happen. Your actions are the things that will get you closer to achieving. So don't just sit their get up and set your goal.

Operating Room Technician

Duties and Responsibilities: Operating room technicians are also called surgical technicians or surgical technologists.  They assist in preparing operating rooms for surgery.  They are responsible for having surgical instruments, sterile bandages and linens, needed fluids, and other equipment ready for the operation.

Salary: $16,000-$22,000

Education: A high school diploma or GED certificate is required.  Many vocational and junior colleges offer programs in operating room technology, and training may also be taken at large hospitals.

Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one? Why? Why not?
I wouldn't like to be one because I get grossed out easily and if I ever had to do surgery I would be scared and nervous.