A young man is fascinated by the structure and function of the eyes. He would like to pursue a career in treating eye problems, but he is not interested in going to medical school. He would rather focus his studies only on the eyes. What career path would be best for him?

Optometry focuses on examining eyes, prescribing glasses or contact lenses, and identifying and treating many vision problems. Optometrists complete specialized optometry training rather than medical school, making optometry the best fit. Ophthalmology also treats eye problems, but ophthalmologists are physicians who attend medical school.

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