45E1B Ophthalmologist, Cornea/External Disease: civilian jobs and resume guide
The O*NET Military Crosswalk connects this Ophthalmologist, Cornea/External Disease designation to Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric. Review each civilian direction's published work details, then keep only experience you can verify. The connection does not prove that you performed a mapped task.
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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.
Typical national pay$173,650–$421,530Median $300,080 · BLS OEWS 2025
Pay can vary by location, employer, schedule, credentials, and experience.
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Civilian licensing or certification is common in this occupation. Check the state where you plan to work.
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Perform comprehensive examinations of the visual system to determine the nature or extent of ocular disorders.
Diagnose or treat injuries, disorders, or diseases of the eye and eye structures including the cornea, sclera, conjunctiva, or eyelids.
Provide or direct the provision of postoperative care.
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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, Analyzing test data or images, Diagnosing medical conditions
Working With People
Operating on patients, Referring patients, Administering non-intravenous medications
Core Skills
Conducting research, Monitoring post-surgery patients, Recording medical histories
Education
Professional Degree (JD, MD, DDS) Your university, Year
Certifications & Licenses
State license for this work Your state board, Year
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The mapped civilian record lists this task: Perform comprehensive examinations of the visual system to determine the nature or extent of ocular disorders. Identify comparable experience only if you can verify it.
Also examine this mapped civilian task: Diagnose or treat injuries, disorders, or diseases of the eye and eye structures including the cornea, sclera, conjunctiva, or eyelids. Keep it only if your own service evidence supports it.
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Which parts of your Ophthalmologist, Cornea/External Disease experience can you support when considering the crosswalk direction Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric?
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Perform comprehensive examinations of the visual system to determine the nature or extent of ocular disorders.
Diagnose or treat injuries, disorders, or diseases of the eye and eye structures including the cornea, sclera, conjunctiva, or eyelids.
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Editorial reviewer: Rung Guru editorial QA. Approved: 2026-08-09T10:11:24.297551+00:00.
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