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Diagnose and perform surgery to treat and help prevent disorders and diseases of the eye. May also provide vision services for treatment including glasses and contacts.
Diagnose and perform surgery to treat and help prevent disorders and diseases of the eye.
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric
Average
$287,450
ANNUAL
$138.20
HOURLY
Entry Level
$25,270
ANNUAL
$12.15
HOURLY
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric
01
Perform comprehensive examinations of the visual system to determine the nature or extent of ocular disorders.
02
Diagnose or treat injuries, disorders, or diseases of the eye and eye structures including the cornea, sclera, conjunctiva, or eyelids.
03
Provide or direct the provision of postoperative care.
04
Develop or implement plans and procedures for ophthalmologic services.
05
Prescribe or administer topical or systemic medications to treat ophthalmic conditions and to manage pain.
06
Develop treatment plans based on patients' histories and goals, the nature and severity of disorders, and treatment risks and benefits.
07
Perform ophthalmic surgeries such as cataract, glaucoma, refractive, corneal, vitro-retinal, eye muscle, or oculoplastic surgeries.
08
Educate patients about maintenance and promotion of healthy vision.
09
Document or evaluate patients' medical histories.
10
Perform, order, or interpret the results of diagnostic or clinical tests.
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Medicine and Dentistry
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Biology
KNOWLEDGE
Administration and Management
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Writing
SKILL
Speaking
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
ABILITY
Inductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Near Vision
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
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