Ophthalmologist 

Duties and responsibilities: While ophthalmologist can be thought of generically as eye doctors and perform some of the same duties as optometrist, they differ in that ophthalmologist perform eye surgery and treat eye diseases. Ophthalmologist also examine eyes and prescribe contact lenses and glasses. 

Salary: A ophthalmologist make up to $300,000 a year 

Education: Ophthalmologist Degrees and Education Requirements. Ophthalmologists are medical doctors who treat diseases of the eyes. In order to become an ophthalmologist, students typically complete a bachelor's program, a 4-year Doctor of Medicine. 

Demand for this profession: It is estimated to increase by 14% from 2014-2024