Consultant Ophthalmologist

• 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

Requirements

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 physics and math skills, and excellent medical knowledge
• Good administrative and managerial skills
• Good hand-eye coordination
• Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills