Ophthalmologists

To learn more about this career, ask your biology teacher or guidance counselor to set up an information interview with an ophthalmologist. You might also volunteer at a local hospital or clinic to get a feel for what it's like to work around other health care professionals and patients and possibly determine where your interests lie. You can also learn more about the practice of ophthalmology at the Web site of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (https://www.aao.org/medical-students).