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Health Professionals
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Medical Doctors
Unit Group
2211
Generalist Medical Practitioners
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MASCO Code
2211-05
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Medical Doctor (Ophthalmology) diagnoses and treats eye diseases, disorders, and injuries, providing medical care to maintain and improve vision. They perform clinical assessments, prescribe medications and corrective lenses, and carry out surgical procedures such as cataract removal, glaucoma management, and retinal repair. They work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care and may engage in teaching and clinical research to advance eye health knowledge.
Tasks
Conduct comprehensive ophthalmic examinations to assess vision, evaluate eye health, and detect abnormalities.
Diagnose and treat eye diseases, disorders, and injuries, including cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and age-related macular degeneration.
Perform ophthalmic surgical procedures, including cataract removal, corneal transplantation, retinal repair, and laser treatment.
Prescribe and manage medications, corrective lenses, and other optical aids for the treatment of eye conditions.
Interpret ophthalmic diagnostic test results, including optical coherence tomography (OCT), visual field analysis, and fluorescein angiography, to support clinical decision-making.
Manage patient care in emergency, outpatient, and follow-up ophthalmology clinics.
Educate patients on eye health, preventive care, and available treatment options.
Collaborate with optometrists, general practitioners, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated patient care.
Skills
Basic
Attention to detail and manual dexterity, particularly during surgical procedures.
Empathy and patience in caring for patients with short- or long-term vision issues.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients and healthcare teams.
Organisational and time-management skills to manage appointments, procedures, and follow-up care efficiently.
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills for accurate assessment and medical decision-making.
Specific
Ability to interpret ophthalmic imaging and diagnostic test results for clinical assessment and treatment planning.
Ability to provide clinical consultation and professional advice on complex ophthalmic conditions.
Ability to provide pre-operative and post-operative care for ophthalmic patients.
Competency in ophthalmic procedures, including cataract surgery, vitrectomy, laser treatment, and intravitreal injection.
Competency in the diagnosis, treatment planning, and monitoring of ophthalmic conditions.
Knowledge in ophthalmic pharmacology for the treatment of eye diseases and disorders.
Proficiency in minimally invasive surgical techniques in ophthalmology.
Proficiency in the use of digital and emerging eye health technologies in ophthalmic practice.
Proficiency in the use of ophthalmic diagnostic equipment, including slit-lamp biomicroscopes, fundus cameras, and visual field analysers.
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QUALIFICATION
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
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