Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric
Physicians & Surgeons
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric diagnose and treat diseases and injuries of the eye, performing eye examinations, prescribing corrective lenses, and conducting eye surgeries such as cataract removal, LASIK, and retinal procedures. They manage conditions including glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and other vision-threatening diseases in adult patients.
Working conditions
These physicians work in ophthalmology practices, eye care centers, and hospitals where they provide both medical and surgical eye care. Work involves examination rooms equipped with specialized ophthalmic equipment, surgical suites for eye procedures, and laser treatment rooms, generally maintaining office hours with on-call responsibilities for eye emergencies.
Academic requirements
This occupation requires a medical degree (MD or DO) followed by completion of a 4-year ophthalmology residency program. State medical licensure and board certification in ophthalmology through the American Board of Ophthalmology are required. Many pursue additional fellowship training in subspecialties such as retina, cornea, or glaucoma.
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Typical salary range
$155K - 239K
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Years Higher Education
12 - 13
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Job Outlook
Good