Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric

Does not pass

• Perform comprehensive examinations of the visual system to determine the nature or extent of ocular disorders.

  physical work, outside the screen · 8.8% of the role's time · $322M

• Document or evaluate patients' medical histories.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 8.6% of the role's time · $312M

• Develop or implement plans and procedures for ophthalmologic services.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 8.5% of the role's time · $310M

• Educate patients about maintenance and promotion of healthy vision.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 8.3% of the role's time · $302M

• Diagnose or treat injuries, disorders, or diseases of the eye and eye structures including the cornea, sclera, conjunctiva, or eyelids.

  physical work, outside the screen · 8.1% of the role's time · $296M

• Develop treatment plans based on patients' histories and goals, the nature and severity of disorders, and treatment risks and benefits.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 7.9% of the role's time · $289M

• Perform, order, or interpret the results of diagnostic or clinical tests.

  physical work, outside the screen · 7.2% of the role's time · $261M

• Prescribe or administer topical or systemic medications to treat ophthalmic conditions and to manage pain.

  physical work, outside the screen · 6.9% of the role's time · $253M

• Provide or direct the provision of postoperative care.

  physical work, outside the screen · 6.6% of the role's time · $240M

• Prescribe corrective lenses such as glasses or contact lenses.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 5.4% of the role's time · $197M

• Provide ophthalmic consultation to other medical professionals.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 4.9% of the role's time · $180M

• Prescribe ophthalmologic treatments or therapies such as chemotherapy, cryotherapy, or low vision therapy.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 4.6% of the role's time · $166M

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of health professionals to provide optimal patient care.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 3.9% of the role's time · $141M

• Perform ophthalmic surgeries such as cataract, glaucoma, refractive, corneal, vitro-retinal, eye muscle, or oculoplastic surgeries.

  physical work, outside the screen · 3.2% of the role's time · $118M

• Refer patients for more specialized treatments when conditions exceed the experience, expertise, or scope of practice of practitioner.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 3.1% of the role's time · $113M

• Perform laser surgeries to alter, remove, reshape, or replace ocular tissue.

  physical work, outside the screen · 3.1% of the role's time · $111M

• Instruct interns, residents, or others in ophthalmologic procedures and techniques.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.6% of the role's time · $22.7M

• Conduct clinical or laboratory-based research in ophthalmology.

  physical work, outside the screen · 0.3% of the role's time · $9.4M