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Job Description
Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases and injuries of the eyes and related structures.
Job Details
- The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 29-1069.06
☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Ophthalmologists”.
Also Known As…
- Ophthalmologists
- Vitreo-Retinal Surgeon
- Retinal Surgeon
- Retina Subspecialist
- Physician
- Pediatric Ophthalmologist
- Ophthalmologist-Retina Specialist
- Ophthalmologist
- General Ophthalmologist
- Director, Emergency Ophthalmology Services
- Comprehensive Ophthalmologist
- Refractive Surgeon
- Physician/Ophthalmologist
- Physician, Ophthalmologist
- Neuro-Ophthalmologist
- Medical Doctor
- Medical Director
- MD Ophthalmologist
- MD
Tasks for “Ophthalmologist, Medical Director, President”
- Refer patients for more specialized treatments when conditions exceed the experience, expertise, or scope of practice of practitioner.
- Perform ophthalmic surgeries such as cataract, glaucoma, refractive, corneal, vitro-retinal, eye muscle, and oculoplastic surgeries.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of health professionals to provide optimal patient care.
- Prescribe ophthalmologic treatments or therapies such as chemotherapy, cryotherapy, and low vision therapy.
- Develop treatment plans based on patients' histories and goals, the nature and severity of disorders, and treatment risks and benefits.
- Diagnose or treat injuries, disorders, or diseases of the eye and eye structures including the cornea, sclera, conjunctiva, or eyelids.
- Perform, order, or interpret the results of diagnostic or clinical tests.
- Document or evaluate patients' medical histories.
- Provide or direct the provision of postoperative care.
- Prescribe or administer topical or systemic medications to treat ophthalmic conditions and to manage pain.
- Develop or implement plans and procedures for ophthalmologic services.
- Conduct clinical or laboratory-based research in ophthalmology.
- Perform comprehensive examinations of the visual system to determine the nature or extent of ocular disorders.
- Provide ophthalmic consultation to other medical professionals.
- Educate patients about maintenance and promotion of healthy vision.
- Instruct interns, residents, or others in ophthalmologic procedures and techniques.
- Perform laser surgeries to alter, remove, reshape, or replace ocular tissue.
- Prescribe corrective lenses such as glasses and contact lenses.
Related Technology & Tools
- Diagnostic ophthalmoscope sets
- Iris forceps
- Eye test lens sets
- Ophthalmic perimeters
- Lensmeters
- Surgical loupes
- Ophthalmic digital imaging systems
- Eye surgery lasers
- Matrix visual field instruments
- Otoscopes
- Vital signs monitors
- Sphygmomanometers
- Phoropters
- Occluders
- Ophthalmic surgical scalpels
- Evisceration scoops
- Ophthalmic transilluminators
- Eye speculums
- Lacrimal probes
- Scanning laser ophthalmoscopes
- Tablet computers
- Laptop computers
- Ophthalmic needle holders
- Medical examination penlights
- Digital still cameras
- Ophthalmic prism sets
- Personal computers
- Mechanical stethoscopes
- Handheld tonometers
- Surgical microscopes
- Corneal scissors
- Lens expressors
- Binocular indirect ophthalmoscopes
- Nerve fiber analyzers
- Ophthalmic surgery forceps
- Venous ophthalnodynanometers
- Diagnostic exophthalmometers
- Ophthalmic ultrasound imaging scanners
- Corneal topographers
- Ophthalmic surgery retractors
- Autorefractors
- Irrigation-extraction cannulas
- Conjunctival sac scissors
- Ophthalmic slit lamps
- Keratometers
- Automated external defibrillators AED
- Retinometers
- Lid retractors
- Optical coherence tomography equipment
- Electrosurgical coagulation units
- Vision testing displays
- Microsoft Excel
- IOS Health Systems Medios EHR
- Automatic Data Processing AdvancedMD EHR
- Vitera Healthcare Solutions Vitera Intergy
- HealthFusion MediTouch
- Ophthalmic imaging software
- CareCloud Central
- GalacTek ECLIPSE
- athenahealth athenaCollector
- WRSHealth EMR
- EyeMD EMR Healthcare Systems EyeMD EMR
- Kareo Practice Management
- Email software
- Microsoft Word
- Modernizing Medicine Practice Management
- NextGen Healthcare NextGen Practice Management
- Epic Practice Management
- Allscripts PM
- simplifyMD
- McKesson Practice Plus
- Greenway Medical Technologies PrimeSUITE
- Benchmark Systems Benchmark Clinical EHR
- Cerner PowerWorks Practice Management
- GE Healthcare Centricity Practice Solution
- Bizmatics PrognoCIS EMR
- eClinicalWorks Practice Management