Overview
Eye Specialists provide diagnostic, treatment and preventative medical services related to diseases, injuries and deficiencies of the human eye and associated structures.
Day-to-day
- read patient's history
- examine patients and determine whether surgery is necessary
- consults with anaesthetists about the operation and the patient's treatment
- gives instructions about preparing patients for operating theatres
- performs and manages operations
- provides instructions for post-operative care
- monitors patients after surgery
- keeps medical records and sends final reports to general practitioners
- may teach trainees.
Considerations
- Stressful
To become an Eye Specialist
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You need to be a qualified Medical Practitioner and then complete further training with the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists to specialise as an Ophthalmologist.
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Registration with the Medical Board of Australia is required.
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