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Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric: reported tasks and exploration worksheet

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.

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This source lists 18 tasks, including 16 marked Core and 2 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.

Task source dates: 08/2022.

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Core · Task 17175 · 08/2022 · Incumbent

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

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Core · Task 17176 · 08/2022 · Incumbent

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

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Core · Task 17166 · 08/2022 · Incumbent

Provide or direct the provision of postoperative care.

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Core · Task 17162 · 08/2022 · Incumbent

Develop or implement plans and procedures for ophthalmologic services.

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Core · Task 17169 · 08/2022 · Incumbent

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

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Core · Task 17171 · 08/2022 · Incumbent

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

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Core · Task 17173 · 08/2022 · Incumbent

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

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Core · Task 17163 · 08/2022 · Incumbent

Educate patients about maintenance and promotion of healthy vision.

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Core · Task 17167 · 08/2022 · Incumbent

Document or evaluate patients' medical histories.

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Core · Task 17170 · 08/2022 · Incumbent

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

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Core · Task 17159 · 08/2022 · Incumbent

Provide ophthalmic consultation to other medical professionals.

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Core · Task 17160 · 08/2022 · Incumbent

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

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Core · Task 17172 · 08/2022 · Incumbent

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

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Core · Task 17165 · 08/2022 · Incumbent

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

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Core · Task 17168 · 08/2022 · Incumbent

Prescribe corrective lenses such as glasses or contact lenses.

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Core · Task 17174 · 08/2022 · Incumbent

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

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Supplemental · Task 17161 · 08/2022 · Incumbent

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

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Supplemental · Task 17164 · 08/2022 · Incumbent

Conduct clinical or laboratory-based research in ophthalmology.

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