Ophthalmologists
On the Job
Ophthalmologists specialize in treating conditions of the eye, such as cataracts, glaucoma, or other disorders. They take patients' histories, listen to symptoms, and conduct tests to diagnose problems. They may perform ocular surgeries.
Typical Work Tasks
People who work in this career often:
- Diagnose medical conditions.
- Administer non-intravenous medications.
- Operate on patients to treat conditions.
- Refer patients to other healthcare practitioners or health resources.
- Treat chronic diseases or disorders.
- Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues.
- Analyze test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment.
- Record patient medical histories.
- Monitor patients following surgeries or other treatments.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.
Typical Working Conditions
- Having face-to-face discussions.
- Frequent contact with others.
- Working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions.
- Making decisions that impact co-workers or company results.
- The importance of being accurate or exact.
- Dealing with external customers.
- Using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
- Exposure to disease or infections.
- Responsibility for outcomes and results.
- Meeting strict deadlines.
- High levels of competition.
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