What Does it Take to Be an Ophthalmologist?Job Description: Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases and injuries of the eyes and related structures.
List of Ophthalmologist Job DutiesPerform comprehensive examinations of the visual system to determine the nature or extent of ocular disorders.Provide ophthalmic consultation to other medical professionals.Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of health professionals to provide optimal patient care.Perform laser surgeries to alter, remove, reshape, or replace ocular tissue.Diagnose or treat injuries, disorders, or diseases of the eye and eye structures including the cornea, sclera, conjunctiva, or eyelids.Conduct clinical or laboratory-based research in ophthalmology.What an Ophthalmologist Should KnowWhen polled, Ophthalmologists say the following skills are most frequently used in their jobs:
Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
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.
How Much Does an Ophthalmologist Make?The salary for Ophthalmologists ranges between about $60,280 and $208,000 a year.
Ophthalmologists who work in Alaska, Arizona, or Colorado, make the highest salaries.
Tools & Technologies Used by OphthalmologistsAlthough they're not necessarily needed for all jobs, the following technologies are used by many Ophthalmologists:
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft WordEmail softwareGreenway Medical Technologies PrimeSUITEGalacTek ECLIPSEAutomatic Data Processing AdvancedMD EHRCerner PowerWorks Practice ManagementEpic Practice ManagementGE Healthcare Centricity Practice SolutionAllscripts PMKareo Practice ManagementMcKesson Practice PlusVitera Healthcare Solutions Vitera IntergyWRSHealth EMR
#J-18808-Ljbffr