About this role
Eye Specialists provide diagnostic, treatment and preventative medical services related to diseases, injuries and deficiencies of the human eye and associated structures.
What you might do day-to-day in this job
Typical tasks for an Eye Specialist include:
- read patient's history
- examine patients and determine whether surgery is necessary
- consults with anaesthetists about the operation and the patient's treatment
- gives instructions about preparing patients for operating theatres
- performs and manages operations
- provides instructions for post-operative care
- monitors patients after surgery
- keeps medical records and sends final reports to general practitioners
- may teach trainees.