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Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric

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.

$312,120
Median Pay
6-12 years
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EPOCH score: 24/25

Total Score4/6
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Key Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • Develop or implement plans and procedures for ophthalmologic services.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Education & Training

Typical Entry Education

Post-doctoral training

Time to Job Ready

6-12 years

Based on Job Zone 5. For formal education duration only, see education_duration.

Technology Skills

Ophthalmology EHR/practice managementOphthalmic imaging systemsDiagnostic equipment softwareE-prescribing toolsMedical billing systems

Key Abilities

Written ComprehensionProblem SensitivityInductive ReasoningNear VisionOral ComprehensionOral ExpressionDeductive ReasoningWritten ExpressionSpeech RecognitionSpeech Clarity

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Compensation Details

$115,520
10th Percentile
$312,120
Median
N/A
90th Percentile

Based on 11,530 employed workers

Also Known As

Clinical OphthalmologistCornea and External Disease PhysicianCornea SpecialistGlaucoma SpecialistMedical Doctor (MD)Neuro-OphthalmologistOculoplastic SpecialistOphthalmic SurgeonOphthalmologistOphthalmologist Specialist

Data from O*NET 30.1 and BLS Occupational Employment Statistics

O*NET Code: 29-1241.00