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Ophthalmologists

Diagnose and perform surgery to treat and help prevent disorders and diseases of the eye. May also provide vision services for treatment including glasses and contacts.

Career Cluster:Healthcare & Human Services
Job Family:Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
Job Zone:Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed
STEM:Research, Development, Design, and Practitioners
Industry:Health Care and Social Assistance
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Key Tasks

  • Perform comprehensive examinations of the visual system to determine the nature or extent of ocular disorders.
  • Provide or direct the provision of postoperative care.
  • Diagnose or treat injuries, disorders, or diseases of the eye and eye structures including the cornea, sclera, conjunctiva, or eyelids.
  • Prescribe or administer topical or systemic medications to treat ophthalmic conditions and to manage pain.
  • 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.
  • Develop or implement plans and procedures for ophthalmologic services.
  • 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.
  • Provide ophthalmic consultation to other medical professionals.
  • Perform laser surgeries to alter, remove, reshape, or replace ocular tissue.
  • Refer patients for more specialized treatments when conditions exceed the experience, expertise, or scope of practice of practitioner.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of health professionals to provide optimal patient care.
  • Prescribe corrective lenses such as glasses or contact lenses.
  • Prescribe ophthalmologic treatments or therapies such as chemotherapy, cryotherapy, or low vision therapy.
  • Instruct interns, residents, or others in ophthalmologic procedures and techniques.
  • Conduct clinical or laboratory-based research in ophthalmology.

Skills

Reading Comprehension
81%
Critical Thinking
81%
Active Listening
78%
Speaking
75%
Active Learning
75%
Social Perceptiveness
75%
Writing
75%
Complex Problem Solving
75%
Monitoring
75%
Judgment and Decision Making
75%
Service Orientation
72%
Time Management
72%
Science
72%
Coordination
69%
Instructing
69%
Persuasion
66%
Learning Strategies
60%
Management of Personnel Resources
53%
Mathematics
50%
Systems Analysis
50%
Negotiation
50%
Operations Monitoring
50%
Systems Evaluation
50%
Operation and Control
44%
Quality Control Analysis
41%
Management of Material Resources
28%
Management of Financial Resources
28%
Operations Analysis
25%
Troubleshooting
25%
Technology Design
25%
Equipment Selection
22%
Programming
22%
Repairing
13%
Equipment Maintenance
13%
Installation
0%

Knowledge

Medicine and Dentistry
89%
English Language
84%
Customer and Personal Service
77%
Biology
71%
Administration and Management
66%
Education and Training
62%
Mathematics
56%
Computers and Electronics
53%
Psychology
51%
Economics and Accounting
47%
Administrative
45%
Personnel and Human Resources
43%
Law and Government
43%
Therapy and Counseling
40%
Public Safety and Security
39%
Sales and Marketing
36%
Chemistry
36%
Sociology and Anthropology
33%
Physics
30%
Communications and Media
27%
Philosophy and Theology
24%
Engineering and Technology
22%
Production and Processing
22%
Telecommunications
21%
Foreign Language
20%
Mechanical
18%
History and Archeology
15%
Design
15%
Building and Construction
12%
Fine Arts
9%
Geography
9%
Transportation
9%
Food Production
2%

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Abilities

Problem Sensitivity
81%
Near Vision
81%
Inductive Reasoning
81%
Written Comprehension
81%
Deductive Reasoning
78%
Oral Expression
78%
Oral Comprehension
78%
Speech Recognition
75%
Speech Clarity
75%
Written Expression
75%
Finger Dexterity
72%
Flexibility of Closure
72%
Arm-Hand Steadiness
69%
Information Ordering
69%
Category Flexibility
66%
Control Precision
60%
Selective Attention
60%
Perceptual Speed
53%
Far Vision
53%
Manual Dexterity
53%
Originality
53%
Visual Color Discrimination
50%
Visualization
50%
Fluency of Ideas
50%
Mathematical Reasoning
50%
Number Facility
50%
Memorization
47%
Multilimb Coordination
47%
Time Sharing
47%
Response Orientation
47%
Speed of Closure
44%
Depth Perception
38%
Wrist-Finger Speed
35%
Reaction Time
31%
Rate Control
31%
Auditory Attention
25%
Hearing Sensitivity
25%
Night Vision
25%
Static Strength
25%
Peripheral Vision
25%
Spatial Orientation
25%
Glare Sensitivity
25%
Sound Localization
22%
Trunk Strength
22%
Extent Flexibility
19%
Speed of Limb Movement
16%
Gross Body Equilibrium
13%
Stamina
13%
Gross Body Coordination
10%
Explosive Strength
6%
Dynamic Strength
6%
Dynamic Flexibility
0%

Work Activities

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
93%
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
93%
Assisting and Caring for Others
92%
Analyzing Data or Information
91%
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
91%
Documenting/Recording Information
91%
Getting Information
91%
Processing Information
89%
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
88%
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
87%
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
84%
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
83%
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
83%
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
78%
Developing Objectives and Strategies
77%
Controlling Machines and Processes
76%
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People
74%
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
72%
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
71%
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
70%
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
69%
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
69%
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
68%
Developing and Building Teams
66%
Scheduling Work and Activities
65%
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
65%
Training and Teaching Others
64%
Communicating with People Outside the Organization
63%
Thinking Creatively
63%
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
53%
Working with Computers
51%
Staffing Organizational Units
50%
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
49%
Coaching and Developing Others
49%
Selling or Influencing Others
49%
Performing Administrative Activities
43%
Handling and Moving Objects
42%
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
40%
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
39%
Performing General Physical Activities
37%
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
33%

Work Context

Contact With Others

How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?

100%

Freedom to Make Decisions

How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?

100%

Frequency of Decision Making

How often is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?

100%

E-Mail

How frequently does your job require you to use E-mail?

99%

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer?

99%

Consequence of Error

How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not easily correctable?

98%

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?

98%

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

How often does this job require working indoors in an environmentally controlled environment (like a warehouse with air conditioning)?

98%

Physical Proximity

To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks physically close to other people?

98%

Exposed to Disease or Infections

How often does this job require exposure to disease/infections?

97%

Written Letters and Memos

How frequently does your job require written letters and memos?

95%

Deal With External Customers or the Public in General

How important is it to deal with external customers (as in retail sales) or the public in general (as in police work) in this job?

93%

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?

91%

Time Pressure

How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?

90%

Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals

How much freedom does the worker have in determining the tasks, priorities, or goals of the job?

89%

Telephone Conversations

How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?

89%

Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities

How important is it to coordinate or lead others (not as a supervisor or team leader) in accomplishing work activities in this job?

86%

Level of Competition

To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?

86%

Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team

How important is it to work with or contribute to a work group or team in this job?

81%

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

How important are continuous, repetitive, physical activities (like key entry) or mental activities (like checking entries in a ledger) to performing this job?

78%

Spend Time Sitting

How much does this job require sitting?

78%

Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers

How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?

78%

Duration of Typical Work Week

Number of hours typically worked in one week.

72%

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

How much does this job require making repetitive motions?

68%

Health and Safety of Other Workers

How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?

67%

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

How often does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats or life-jackets?

65%

Conflict Situations

How frequently are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?

63%

Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People

How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?

61%

Spend Time Standing

How much does this job require standing?

54%

Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions?

47%

Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body

How much does this job require bending or twisting your body?

39%

Spend Time Walking or Running

How much does this job require walking or running?

39%

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions?

35%

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

How often does this job require wearing specialized protective or safety equipment such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suits, or radiation protection?

22%

Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions

How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?

21%

Exposed to Contaminants

How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?

20%

Public Speaking

How frequently does your job require public speaking (one speaker with an audience)?

16%

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

How much does this job require keeping or regaining your balance?

15%

Dealing with Violent or Physically Aggressive People

How frequently does this job require the worker to deal with physical aggression of violent individuals?

12%

Exposed to Radiation

How often does this job require exposure to radiation?

10%

Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable

How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable?

10%

Degree of Automation

How automated is the job?

7%

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

How much does this job require kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling?

7%

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings?

5%

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?

1%

Exposed to High Places

How often does this job require exposure to high places?

0%

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

How often does this job require exposure to whole body vibration (like operating a jackhammer or earth moving equipment)?

0%

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

How often does this job require working in an environment that is not environmentally controlled (like a warehouse without air conditioning)?

0%

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.)

0%

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

How much does this job require climbing ladders, scaffolds, poles, etc.?

0%

Work Schedules

How regular are the work schedules for this job?

0%

Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures?

0%

Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams

How frequently does your job require face-to-face discussions with individuals and within teams?

0%

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment

How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or operate enclosed equipment (like a car)?

0%

In an Open Vehicle or Operating Equipment

How often does this job require working in an open vehicle or operating equipment (like a tractor)?

0%

Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions

How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?

0%

Outdoors, Under Cover

How often does this job require working outdoors, under cover (like in an open shed)?

0%

Education

Post-doctoral training

0%

Doctoral degree

0%

Post-baccalaureate certificate

0%

Interests

Investigative

Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the f

89

Social

Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.

71

Realistic

Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, t

63

Conventional

Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or hum

45

Enterprising

Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertis

31

Artistic

Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts,

10

Work Styles

Attention to Detail
100%
Dependability
96%
Cautiousness
87%
Integrity
77%
Intellectual Curiosity
75%
Self-Control
75%
Achievement Orientation
74%
Perseverance
69%
Stress Tolerance
69%
Cooperation
68%
Self-Confidence
62%
Sincerity
60%
Empathy
59%
Social Orientation
52%
Innovation
49%
Leadership Orientation
44%
Initiative
41%
Adaptability
40%
Tolerance for Ambiguity
38%
Optimism
31%
Humility
27%

Work Values

Achievement
83%
Independence
83%
Recognition
78%
Relationships
72%
Working Conditions
72%
Support
67%

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