Ophthalmologists

• Perform ophthalmic surgeries such as cataract, glaucoma, refractive, corneal, vitro-retinal, eye muscle, and oculoplastic surgeries.
• Diagnose or treat injuries, disorders, or diseases of the eye and eye structures including the cornea, sclera, conjunctiva, or eyelids.
• Document or evaluate patients' medical histories.
• Provide or direct the provision of postoperative care.
• Perform, order, or interpret the results of diagnostic or clinical tests.
• Develop treatment plans based on patients' histories and goals, the nature and severity of disorders, and treatment risks and benefits.
• Prescribe or administer topical or systemic medications to treat ophthalmic conditions and to manage pain.
• Perform laser surgeries to alter, remove, reshape, or replace ocular tissue.
• Provide ophthalmic consultation to other medical professionals.
• Educate patients about maintenance and promotion of healthy vision.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of health professionals to provide optimal patient care.
• Refer patients for more specialized treatments when conditions exceed the experience, expertise, or scope of practice of practitioner.
• Develop or implement plans and procedures for ophthalmologic services.
• Instruct interns, residents, or others in ophthalmologic procedures and techniques.
• Prescribe ophthalmologic treatments or therapies such as chemotherapy, cryotherapy, and low vision therapy.
• Prescribe corrective lenses such as glasses and contact lenses.
• Conduct clinical or laboratory-based research in ophthalmology.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Ophthalmologists.

• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
• Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Ophthalmologists.