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Ophthalmologists

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Summary Description


	Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases and injuries of the eyes and related structures.

Sample Job Titles

1.	Comprehensive Ophthalmologist

2.	Director, Emergency Ophthalmology Services

3.	General Ophthalmologist

4.	MD

5.	MD Ophthalmologist

6.	Medical Director

7.	Medical Doctor

8.	Neuro-Ophthalmologist

9.	Ophthalmologist

10.	Ophthalmologist, Medical Director, President

11.	Ophthalmologist-Retina Specialist

12.	Pediatric Ophthalmologist

13.	Physician

14.	Physician, Ophthalmologist

15.	Physician/Ophthalmologist

16.	Refractive Surgeon

17.	Retina Subspecialist

18.	Retinal Surgeon

19.	Vitreo-Retinal Surgeon

Job Tasks

	Perform comprehensive examinations of the visual system to determine the nature or extent of ocular disorders. Test patient vision.

	Perform ophthalmic surgeries such as cataract, glaucoma, refractive, corneal, vitro-retinal, eye muscle, and oculoplastic surgeries. Operate on patients to treat conditions.

	Diagnose or treat injuries, disorders, or diseases of the eye and eye structures including the cornea, sclera, conjunctiva, or eyelids. Diagnose medical conditions. Treat chronic diseases or disorders.

	Document or evaluate patients' medical histories. Record patient medical histories.

	Provide or direct the provision of postoperative care. Monitor patients following surgeries or other treatments.

	Perform, order, or interpret the results of diagnostic or clinical tests. Analyze test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment. Order medical diagnostic or clinical tests.

	Develop treatment plans based on patients' histories and goals, the nature and severity of disorders, and treatment risks and benefits. Develop medical treatment plans.

	Prescribe or administer topical or systemic medications to treat ophthalmic conditions and to manage pain. Administer non-intravenous medications. Prescribe medications.

	Perform laser surgeries to alter, remove, reshape, or replace ocular tissue. Operate on patients to treat conditions.

	Provide ophthalmic consultation to other medical professionals. Advise medical personnel regarding healthcare issues.

	Educate patients about maintenance and promotion of healthy vision. Provide health and wellness advice to patients, program participants, or caregivers.

	Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of health professionals to provide optimal patient care. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.

	Refer patients for more specialized treatments when conditions exceed the experience, expertise, or scope of practice of practitioner. Refer patients to other healthcare practitioners or health resources.

	Develop or implement plans and procedures for ophthalmologic services. Develop medical treatment plans.

	Instruct interns, residents, or others in ophthalmologic procedures and techniques. Train medical providers.

	Prescribe ophthalmologic treatments or therapies such as chemotherapy, cryotherapy, and low vision therapy. Prescribe treatments or therapies.

	Prescribe corrective lenses such as glasses and contact lenses. Prescribe assistive medical devices or related treatments.

	Conduct clinical or laboratory-based research in ophthalmology. Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.

Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.

Staffing Organizational Units — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.

Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

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