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Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric

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work_healthcare_practitioners/ophthalmologists_except_pediatric

Type

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Children

18

Child Nodes (18)

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

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

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Provide or direct the provision of postoperative care.

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Develop or implement plans and procedures for ophthalmologic services.

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

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

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

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Educate patients about maintenance and promotion of healthy vision.

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Document or evaluate patients' medical histories.

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

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Provide ophthalmic consultation to other medical professionals.

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

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

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

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Prescribe corrective lenses such as glasses or contact lenses.

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

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

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Conduct clinical or laboratory-based research in ophthalmology.