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Also called clinical ophthalmologist, neuro ophthalmologist, ophthalmologist specialist and surgical ophthalmologist.
$300,080
Median pay a year
8,950
People do this work
6
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Ophthalmologist
1 certification
Summary
Ophthalmologist diagnosing and treating eye disorders and diseases, performing surgeries, and providing vision services including glasses and contacts while collaborating with healthcare teams for optimal patient care
Experience
Ophthalmologist
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Performed comprehensive examinations of the visual system to determine the nature or extent of ocular disorders
Diagnosed and treated injuries, disorders, or diseases of the eye and eye structures including the cornea and eyelids
Developed treatment plans based on patients' histories and goals, and the nature and severity of disorders
Performed ophthalmic surgeries such as cataract, glaucoma, and refractive surgeries
Provided or directed the provision of postoperative care for patients
Educated patients about maintenance and promotion of healthy vision
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams of health professionals to provide optimal patient care
Skills
Checking & Planning
Developing medical treatment plans, Testing patient vision
Core Skills
Operating on patients, Conducting research, Monitoring post-surgery patients, Analyzing test data or images, Diagnosing medical conditions, Recording medical histories, Referring patients, Administering non-intravenous medications
Education
Professional Degree (JD, MD, DDS) Your university, Year
Certifications & Licenses
State license for this work Your state board, Year
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Performed comprehensive examinations of visual systemsDiagnosed and treated ocular injuries and disordersProvided postoperative care for eye surgeriesDeveloped plans for ophthalmologic servicesPrescribed medications for ophthalmic conditionsEducated patients on maintaining healthy vision
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Performed comprehensive examinations of visual systems to assess and diagnose ocular conditions
Provided postoperative care for eye surgeries, ensuring proper recovery and monitoring of patients
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Performed comprehensive examinations of visual systems, identifying conditions earlier for better treatment options
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Identified conditions earlier for better treatment optionsHelped patients understand their vision issues clearlyReduced follow-up visits by providing thorough assessments
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Provided postoperative care for eye surgeries, ensuring proper recovery and monitoring of patients
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Increased patient comfort during recoveryShortened recovery times with effective careImproved patient feedback on recovery experiences
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Developing medical treatment plans
Operating on patients
Conducting research
Monitoring post-surgery patients
Testing patient vision
Analyzing test data or images
Diagnosing medical conditions
Recording medical histories
Referring patients
Administering non-intravenous medications
Treating chronic diseases
Training medical providers
The work itself
What an Ophthalmologist does
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Diagnose and perform surgery to treat and help prevent disorders and diseases of the eye. May also provide vision services for treatment including glasses and contacts.
What it pays
How much does an Ophthalmologist make?
Annual pay across the United States. The middle figure is the median: half earn less than that, and half earn more.
25th percentile
$173,650
Median
$300,080
75th percentile
$421,530
About 8,950 people do this work in the United States.
This page is about the occupation Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric. What this job involves and what it is made of come from O*NET 30.3, the US Department of Labor's occupation database, refreshed July 2026; Rung writes those records into the plain sentences you see. Pay comes from the Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS release for 2025. Rung is an independent service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by either agency. How Rung handles accuracy is on the accuracy page, and the full data credits are on the credits page.