Optometrists (also known as Doctors of Optometry in the US and Canada for those holding the O.D. degree[1] or Ophthalmic Opticians in the UK[2][3][4][5][6][7]) are medical professionals who provide primary eyecare through comprehensive eye examinations to detect and treat various visual abnormalities and eye diseases.
The first step toward becoming a surgeon is to earn a bachelor's degree. Although there is no specific mandated major, it's highly suggested you consider a major in the sciences, such as biology or chemistry. You must pass the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) to apply to medical school.
Surgical training must be chosen after completing two years of foundation training. Options exist to do a themed two year training programme with special emphasis on cardiothoracic surgery, but it is also possible to get ample exposure to the specialty in non-themed core surgical training rotations.ptions exist to do a themed two year training programme with special emphasis on cardiothoracic surgery, but it is also possible to get ample exposure to the specialty in non-themed core surgical training rotations.