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.
4.) Residency programs vary in length depending on the field. For neurosurgery 7 years is typical. To become a brain surgeon you need to take the following steps: 1.) Graduate from high school and apply and get accepted to a university.2.) At a 4 year university get good grades (average is about a 3.5), do well on an admissions test (MCAT) and apply to medical schools.3.) Attend a 4 year medical school.o become a brain surgeon you need to take the following steps: 1.) Graduate from high school and apply and get accepted to a university. 2.) At a 4 year university get good grades (average is about a 3.5), do well on an admissions test (MCAT) and apply to medical schools.