Ophthalmologists, except pediatric

SOC Code: 29-1241
Also known as:
Clinical Ophthalmologist, Cornea and External Disease Physician, Cornea Specialist, Glaucoma Specialist, Medical Doctor (MD)
Median Annual Salary
N/A
+4.3% growth (2024-2034)
300
Openings/Year
13K
Current Jobs

What Ophthalmologists, except pediatric Do

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.

💰 Salary

N/A
Median annual wage (2024)

📈 Job Growth

+4.3%
Faster than average

🎓 Education

Doctoral or professional degree
Typical entry-level requirement

🚀 Annual Openings

300
Projected average per year

📚 On-the-Job Training

Internship/residency
Expected training period

Employment Projections (2024-2034)

Current Employment (2024)

12,500

Projected Employment (2034)

13,100

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Top Skills Required

Reading Comprehension
Critical Thinking
Active Listening
Writing
Speaking

Daily Tasks & Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • Develop or implement plans and procedures for ophthalmologic services.
  • Prescribe or administer topical or systemic medications to treat ophthalmic conditions and to manage pain.
  • Develop treatment plans based on patients' histories and goals, the nature and severity of disorders, and treatment risks and benefits.
  • Perform ophthalmic surgeries such as cataract, glaucoma, refractive, corneal, vitro-retinal, eye muscle, or oculoplastic surgeries.
  • Educate patients about maintenance and promotion of healthy vision.
  • Document or evaluate patients' medical histories.
  • Perform, order, or interpret the results of diagnostic or clinical tests.

Technology & Tools

eClinicalWorks EHR software Epic Systems Microsoft Excel Microsoft Word

📚 Entry-Level Education

Doctoral or professional degree
Most common requirement

🎯 Recommended Education

Post-Doctoral Training
O*NET recommended level

Degree Programs for Ophthalmologists, except pediatric

These degree programs can prepare you for a career as a ophthalmologists, except pediatric:

Medicine

20,703 degrees awarded • 151 colleges offer this program
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Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy

8,465 degrees awarded • 36 colleges offer this program
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Best Colleges for Becoming a Ophthalmologists, except pediatric

Ranked by Repit grade, then by degrees in related programs. These are the top-rated colleges that prepare students to become ophthalmologists, except pediatric.

# College Location Related Degrees Repit Grade
1 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI 181 A+
2 University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA 168 A+
3 Tufts University Medford, MA 187 A
4 Harvard University Cambridge, MA 182 A
5 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC 176 A
6 University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA 172 A
7 Boston University Boston, MA 154 A
8 University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA 148 A
9 University of Florida Gainesville, FL 147 A
10 University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA 144 A
11 University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA 143 A
12 Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY 142 A
13 Northwestern University Evanston, IL 141 A
14 Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ 317 B+
15 University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA 254 B+
16 University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN 235 B+
17 Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, OH 210 B+
18 University of Miami Coral Gables, FL 201 B+
19 Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH 187 B+
20 Tulane University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA 178 B+

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much do ophthalmologists, except pediatric make?
The median annual salary for ophthalmologists, except pediatric is N/A.
What education do ophthalmologists, except pediatric need?
Most ophthalmologists, except pediatric positions require a doctoral or professional degree. Common degree programs include Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy.
Is becoming a ophthalmologists, except pediatric a good career choice?
Ophthalmologists, except pediatric is projected to see +4.3% job growth from 2024 to 2034, which is about average for all occupations. With approximately 300 job openings expected annually, there are good opportunities for those entering the field.
What are the best colleges for ophthalmologists, except pediatric?
Top colleges for aspiring ophthalmologists, except pediatric include University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, University of California-Los Angeles, Tufts University, Harvard University, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. These schools are ranked based on their Repit grade and the number of graduates in related programs.
What other job titles are similar to ophthalmologists, except pediatric?
Ophthalmologists, except pediatric may also be known as: Clinical Ophthalmologist, Cornea and External Disease Physician, Cornea Specialist, Glaucoma Specialist, Medical Doctor (MD), Neuro-Ophthalmologist, Oculoplastic Specialist, Ophthalmic Surgeon, Ophthalmologist, Ophthalmologist Specialist, Ophthalmology Physician, Physician, Refractive Surgeon, Retina Specialist, Surgical Ophthalmologist, Vitreoretinal Disease Physician. These titles often refer to similar roles with varying responsibilities or specializations.