MidGrowing growth
Ophthalmologist
Treat diseases and perform surgery on the eyes
$250,000 – $400,000/yrProvide medical and surgical eye care including vision correction and disease treatment.
Highlights
Common tasks
Diagnose eye diseases, perform cataract and retinal surgery, and prescribe treatments.
Potential downsides
Microsurgical precision demands, expensive equipment for private practice, and on-call emergencies.
Skills
CommunicationResearchCritical thinkingTeachingProblem solving
Interests
HealthcarePsychologyScience
Industries
Healthcare
Work style
People-focusedCollaborativeAnalyticalHands-on
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