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.
Generally it takes full time graduate students 2-3 years to earn a master's degree and 4-5 years to earn a PhD. This is assuming they go for the same subject that they hold an â¦ undergrad degree in.If the subject is different, it may take longer because there may be extra prequisite requirements.The degree you need to become a surgeon is a Doctor of  Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) or a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), which  takes about 8 years in addition to a residency â¦ program working in a  hospital. No master's degree is required to become a surgeon.