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Ophthalmologists

What they do:
Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases and injuries of the eyes and related structures.
On the job, you would:
  • Diagnose or treat injuries, disorders, or diseases of the eye and eye structures including the cornea, sclera, conjunctiva, or eyelids.
  • Prescribe ophthalmologic treatments or therapies such as chemotherapy, cryotherapy, and low vision therapy.
  • Perform comprehensive examinations of the visual system to determine the nature or extent of ocular disorders.

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