According to people in this career, the main tasks are...
| Task | Importance |
|---|---|
| Perform comprehensive examinations of the visual system to determine the nature or extent of ocular disorders. | 96% |
| Diagnose or treat injuries, disorders, or diseases of the eye and eye structures including the cornea, sclera, conjunctiva, or eyelids. | 95% |
| Provide or direct the provision of postoperative care. | 95% |
| Develop or implement plans and procedures for ophthalmologic services. | 94% |
| Prescribe or administer topical or systemic medications to treat ophthalmic conditions and to manage pain. | 94% |
| Develop treatment plans based on patients' histories and goals, the nature and severity of disorders, and treatment risks and benefits. | 94% |
| Perform ophthalmic surgeries such as cataract, glaucoma, refractive, corneal, vitro-retinal, eye muscle, or oculoplastic surgeries. | 94% |
| Document or evaluate patients' medical histories. | 91% |
| Educate patients about maintenance and promotion of healthy vision. | 91% |
| Perform, order, or interpret the results of diagnostic or clinical tests. | 91% |
| Provide ophthalmic consultation to other medical professionals. | 90% |
| Refer patients for more specialized treatments when conditions exceed the experience, expertise, or scope of practice of practitioner. | 89% |
| Perform laser surgeries to alter, remove, reshape, or replace ocular tissue. | 89% |
| Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of health professionals to provide optimal patient care. | 86% |
| Prescribe corrective lenses such as glasses or contact lenses. | 85% |
| Prescribe ophthalmologic treatments or therapies such as chemotherapy, cryotherapy, or low vision therapy. | 84% |
| Instruct interns, residents, or others in ophthalmologic procedures and techniques. | 68% |
| Conduct clinical or laboratory-based research in ophthalmology. | 52% |
