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Ophthalmologists
SOC 29-1069.06
Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases and injuries of the eyes and related structures.
8
Skills
8
Knowledge
5
Job Zone
No
Green
Top Skills 8
Critical Thinking
4.4
Active Listening
4.2
Reading Comprehension
4.1
Speaking
4.1
Social Perceptiveness
3.9
Coordination
3.9
Judgment and Decision Making
3.9
Writing
3.8
Knowledge Areas 8
Medicine and Dentistry
5.0
English Language
4.4
Biology
4.3
Education and Training
3.8
Customer and Personal Service
3.8
Therapy and Counseling
3.6
Mathematics
3.5
Psychology
3.4
Key Tasks
1Perform ophthalmic surgeries such as cataract, glaucoma, refractive, corneal,
vitro-retinal, eye muscle, or oculoplastic surgeries.
2Perform comprehensive examinations of the visual system to determine the nature or
extent of ocular disorders.
3Diagnose or treat injuries, disorders, or diseases of the eye and eye structures
including the cornea, sclera, conjunctiva, or eyelids.
4Document or evaluate patients' medical histories.
5Provide or direct the provision of postoperative care.
Also Known As
Comprehensive Ophthalmologist
Director, Emergency Ophthalmology Services
General Ophthalmologist
MD
MD Ophthalmologist
Medical Director
Medical Doctor
Neuro-Ophthalmologist
Ophthalmologist
Ophthalmologist, Medical Director, President
Tools & Equipment
Automated external defibrillators AED
Autorefractors
Binocular indirect ophthalmoscopes
Conjunctival sac scissors
Corneal scissors
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