Ophthalmologist
Diagnose and treat eye diseases and vision problems.
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- What's it like to be an Ophthalmologist?
- Top skills and experience for Ophthalmologists
- Ophthalmologist role reviews
What's it like to be an Ophthalmologist?
Ophthalmologists are medical doctors who specialise in diagnosing, treating and preventing eye diseases and vision problems. They perform eye exams, prescribe corrective lenses and conduct surgical procedures such as cataract removal and laser eye surgery. Ophthalmologists work in various settings, including hospitals, private clinics and research institutions. Their responsibilities often include managing chronic eye conditions like glaucoma and macular degeneration. This career can involve a combination of patient care, surgery and ongoing medical research.Tasks and duties
- Conducting eye examinations to assess vision and detect eye disorders.
- Diagnosing and treating eye diseases and injuries.
- Performing eye surgeries, such as cataract removal and corrective laser procedures.
- Prescribing and fitting corrective lenses, including glasses and contact lenses.
- Managing chronic eye conditions like glaucoma and macular degeneration.
- Providing post-operative care and monitoring the recovery of patients.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Ophthalmologist employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Ophthalmology
Ranzco Fellowship
Orthoptics
Medical Records
Clinical Research
AHPRA Medical Practitioner Registration
Clinical Supervision
Paediatrics
Patient Care
Clinical Skills
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Latest Ophthalmologist reviews
Jun 2018
Ophthalmology is my dream that came true
Reviewer's QualificationFellowship of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
Experience10+ years
Organisation sizeLarge (200+ employees)
SpecialisationMedical retina and ophthalmic lasers
The good thingsMy job is very appealing to the customers i.e. patients, they most likely are satisfied about being treated from their complaints.
It is an elite level job.
It is not boring by being always evolving...
The challengesIt is time consuming , takes long years of one's life to reach specialization level.
Has a very hard learning curve.
Sometimes stressful , when thinking of the patients who go through complications...
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