Ophthalmologist
Ophthalmologists care for eyes that need medical or surgical procedures. They assist in preventing eye infections as well. These eye physicians are among the most skilled in the field, and they have received advanced training in both medical and surgical procedures. Although it takes around 12 years to become an ophthalmologist, medical school is where most people get their first exposure to the field. After completing fellowship training, they will be granted a practising licence.
An ophthalmologist's job is to offer comprehensive eye care. They can also offer the following services in addition to that: - Eye surgeries - Diagnose and treat eye diseases
- Carry out medical research - Identify medical conditions not related to the eyes