Ophthalmologist

Provides diagnostic, treatment and preventative medical services related to diseases, injuries and deficiencies of the human eye and associated structures. Skill Level: The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification, one years hospital-based training, and at least 5 years specialist study and training. Registration or licensing is required. Tasks Include: examines patients for symptoms indicative of ocular disorders performs tests to determine vision loss and the nature and extent of injury, disease or disorder performs eye surgery instructs patients in remedial eye exercises prescribes and administers medications and corrective optical appliances may arrange, supervise and fit artificial eyes and other orthotic