Ophthalmologist

Duties and responsibilities:An ophthalmologist is a specialist in medical and surgical eye problems. Tasks are varied but may involve:

• assessing and examining patients in order to make a diagnosis;
• management of ophthalmic conditions, taking into account both medical and psychological aspects of patient care;
• managing busy general outpatient clinics, emergency eye clinics and specialist clinics;

Salary:$300,000

Education:To become a general ophthalmologist, the specialty requires four years of postgraduate specialty training after the completion of a medical degree (MD).

Demand for this profession:According to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the employment outlook for physicians and surgeons in general is good, with a predicted 14% increase in job openings from 2014-2024. 

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