Ophthalmologist
ANZSCO ID 253914

Ophthalmologists diagnose, treat and help prevent medical services related to eye diseases and injuries and associated structures. They work in the Health Care and Social Assistance industries. 
 
Minimum requirements for ophthalmologist include a bachelor’s degree, relevant experience, and registration.  
 
 

Job Description

  • provide routine eye care like vision test and diagnose and treat eye diseases and injuries 
  • prescribe glasses and contact lenses
  • perform corrective eye surgeries, like removing cataracts and repairing injuries and corneas and keyhole or laser surgery
  • monitor patients after eye surgery and provide post-operation eye care