Ophthalmologists
Also called: Comprehensive Ophthalmologist; Director, Emergency Ophthalmology Services; Ophthalmologist
What they do:
Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases and injuries of the eyes and related structures.
On the job, you would:
- Perform ophthalmic surgeries such as cataract, glaucoma, refractive, corneal, vitro-retinal, eye muscle, or oculoplastic surgeries.
- Perform comprehensive examinations of the visual system to determine the nature or extent of ocular disorders.
- Diagnose or treat injuries, disorders, or diseases of the eye and eye structures including the cornea, sclera, conjunctiva, or eyelids.
Knowledge
Health
- medicine and dentistry
- therapy and counseling
Arts and Humanities
- English language
Math and Science
- biology
- arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Education and Training
- teaching and course design
Skills
Basic Skills
- thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
- listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Social
- changing what is done based on other people's actions
- understanding people's reactions
Abilities
Verbal
- listen and understand what people say
- communicate by speaking
Ideas and Logic
- make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information
- notice when problems happen
Hand and Finger Use
- put together small parts with your fingers
- keep your arm or hand steady
Visual Understanding
- see hidden patterns
Personality
People interested in this work like activities that include ideas, thinking, and figuring things out.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Integrity
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Concern for Others
- Achievement/Effort
- Stress Tolerance
Technology
You might use software like this on the job:
Medical software
- Bizmatics PrognoCIS EMR
- EyeMD EMR Healthcare Systems EyeMD EMR
Spreadsheet software
- Microsoft Excel
Electronic mail software
- Email software
Education
post-doctoral training or
doctoral degree
usually needed
doctoral degree
usually needed
Job Outlook
New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
$200,890
$60,280
$208,000+
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