Surgical
Ophthalmology careers
Ophthalmology covers eye and vision care. Teams typically work in eye hospitals, optical practices and combine ophthalmologist, optometrist roles. Compensation ranges from roughly $20,000 to $480,000 a year worldwide.
Quick answer
Ophthalmology focuses on eye and vision care. Teams work in eye hospitals, optical practices and pay ranges from $20,000 to $480,000 a year worldwide.
Snapshot
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Category | Surgical |
| Focus | eye and vision care |
| Settings | Eye hospitals, Optical practices |
| Certifications | FRCOphth |
| Salary range (USD) | $20,000 – $480,000 |
Roles in this specialty
- Ophthalmologist
- Optometrist
Core procedures and activities
- Cataract surgery
- Intravitreal injection
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