Ophthalmologists
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, and 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.
Health
Arts and Humanities
Math and Science
Education and Training
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Basic Skills
Problem Solving
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Verbal
Ideas and Logic
Hand and Finger Use
Visual Understanding
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People interested in this work like activities that include
ideas, thinking, and figuring things out. They do well at jobs that need:
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See more details at O*NET OnLine about ophthalmologists.