Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric

A typical week, in the words of people in the job

1. 01Perform comprehensive examinations of the visual system to determine the nature or extent of ocular disorders.
2. 02Educate patients about maintenance and promotion of healthy vision.
3. 03Document or evaluate patients' medical histories.
4. 04Perform laser surgeries to alter, remove, reshape, or replace ocular tissue.
5. 05Prescribe ophthalmologic treatments or therapies such as chemotherapy, cryotherapy, or low vision therapy.
6. 06Instruct interns, residents, or others in ophthalmologic procedures and techniques.
7. 07Conduct clinical or laboratory-based research in ophthalmology.
8. 08Perform ophthalmic surgeries such as cataract, glaucoma, refractive, corneal, vitro-retinal, eye muscle, or oculoplastic surgeries.
9. 09Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of health professionals to provide optimal patient care.
10. 10Develop treatment plans based on patients' histories and goals, the nature and severity of disorders, and treatment risks and benefits.
11. 11Prescribe corrective lenses such as glasses or contact lenses.
12. 12Provide ophthalmic consultation to other medical professionals.

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