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.
  Most master's degrees are about two years additional work after the bachelor's degree. You may have trouble finding a master's program in pathology, because most pathol â¦ ogists are MD's. However, you will have plenty of time to deal with those questions as you prepare to enter college.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.