Ophthalmologist duties and responsibilities

• Providing routine care such as vision testing and prescribing glasses and contact lenses.
• Performing corrective surgeries, such as repairing injuries and corneas, and removing cataracts.
• Performing advanced surgical procedures, such as keyhole or laser surgery.
• Diagnosing and treating eye diseases and injuries.
• Managing emergency eye clinics, outpatient clinics, or other specialist eye clinics.
• Treating medical disorders that affect the vision through a holistic approach.
• Using therapeutic procedures and performing biopsies.

Ophthalmologist requirements and qualifications

• A medical degree in ophthalmology.
• Successful completion of an internship and residency in ophthalmology.
• A state license to practice ophthalmology.
• Expert working knowledge of the diseases, functions, and anatomy of the eye.
• Strong physic...