Occupation information for Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric District Of Columbia

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Typical education needed for entry: Doctoral or professional degree

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: No work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: Internship/residency

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• 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.
• Prescribe or administer topical or systemic medications to treat ophthalmic conditions and to manage pain.
• Develop or implement plans and procedures for ophthalmologic services.
• Develop treatment plans based on patients' histories and goals, the nature and severity of disorders, and treatment risks and benefits.
• Perform ophthalmic surgeries such as cataract, glaucoma, refractive, corneal, vitro-retinal, eye muscle, or oculoplastic surgeries.
• Educate patients about maintenance and promotion of healthy vision.
• Document or evaluate patients' medical histories.
• Perform, order, or interpret the results of diagnostic or clinical tests.

Tools:

• Corneal topographers
• Ophthalmic surgical knives or blades
• Ophthalmic visual function analyzers
• Ophthalmoscopes or otoscopes or scope sets
• Surgical microscopes or loupes or magnifiers

Technology:

• Analytical or scientific software
• Electronic mail software
• Medical software
• Spreadsheet software
• Word processing software

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