Ophthalmologists
Glaucoma Specialist, Ophthalmologist, Physician, Retina Specialist
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Ophthalmic Manager; Ophthalmologist; Ophthalmologist, Cornea/External Disease; Ophthalmologist, Glaucoma; Ophthalmologist, Neuro-Ophthalmology; Ophthalmologist, Oculoplastics; Ophthalmologist, Pathology; Ophthalmologist, Strabismus/Pediatrics; Ophthalmologist, Vitreous/Retina; Optometrist
Eye Specialist; Medical Service Corps Officer; Ophthalmologist; Optometry
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Ophthalmologist; Opthalmic Surgical Technician; Optometrist
Ophthalmologist; Ophthalmologist, Cornea/External Disease; Ophthalmologist, Glaucoma; Ophthalmologist, Neuro-Ophthalmology; Ophthalmologist, Oculoplastics; Ophthalmologist, Pathology; Ophthalmologist, Strabismus/Pediatrics; Ophthalmologist, Vitreous/Retina
What they do:
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.
On the job, you would:
- 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.
- Provide or direct the provision of postoperative care.
Knowledge
Health
- medicine and dentistry
Arts and Humanities
- English language
Business
- customer service
- management
Math and Science
- biology
Skills
Basic Skills
- reading work related information
- thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Social
- understanding people's reactions
- looking for ways to help people
Abilities
Verbal
- read and understand what is written
- 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:
- Dependability
- Attention to Detail
- Integrity
- Analytical Thinking
- Self Control
- Stress Tolerance
Technology
You might use software like this on the job:
Medical software
- Bizmatics PrognoCIS EMR
- eClinicalWorks EHR software
Spreadsheet software
- Microsoft Excel
Electronic mail software
- Email software
Education
Education: (rated 5 of 5)
post-doctoral training or
doctoral degree
usually needed
doctoral degree
usually needed
Job Outlook
Average
New job opportunities are likely in the future.
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