What college degree do you need to become an ophthalmologist?

Answer by  malone (4817)

An ophthalmologist is a physician (MD/DO). Requirements include a college degree, four years of medical school, a one-year internship and a residency of three to five years, followed by an optional fellowship.

Answer by  thegooddoctor (71)

An m.D. degree is one of the first required to be an ophthalmologist. Additional specialized training is required as well as an internship in the area of this unique specialization.

Answer by  flori (239)

To become an ophthalmologist one must first of all go to medical school (a study of physics, chemistry, genetics, biochemistry, pathology, anatomy and physiology, and human biology) and then a residency in ophthalmology (specialize yourself in this particular field, but also you need to have general knowledge in general medicine).