Ophthalmology Physician
At a glance
Ophthalmologist role at Essen Health Care. New York · full-time.
Pay not stated
physicianroles summary, based on the employer's listing.
What you'll do
- Treat traumatic eye injuries and diagnose eye conditions, then prescribe medication as needed
- Determine corrective lens prescriptions and perform advanced procedures such as keyhole or laser surgery
- Keep your knowledge of eye anatomy, function and diseases current
Who this fits
This role suits an ophthalmologist comfortable with both routine eye care and advanced procedures. Careful analysis and steady hands are important.
From the employer
Job Summary: We are looking for a knowledgeable ophthalmologist to be responsible for repairing traumatic eye injuries, diagnosing eye ailments, and prescribing medications. The ophthalmologist's responsibilities range from simple duties, such as prescribing corrective lenses, to performing highly advanced duties, such as keyhole or laser surgery. An ophthalmologist can choose to specialize in one area of eye care, such as treating children's eyes as a pediatric ophthalmologist.
To be a successful ophthalmologist, you should be willing to maintain up-to-date knowledge of the diseases, functions, and anatomy of the eye. You should be meticulous, analytical, and have very steady hands.