MEDICAL SPECIALTY SELECTOR

Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology is concerned with the structure, function, diseases, and abnormalities of the eye. Patients of all ages, from newborn to geriatric, may seek ophthalmologic care. Although ophthalmology is classified as a surgical specialty, ophthalmologists spend less time in the operating room than most surgeons.

Number of physicians in specialty - Small, less than 20,000
Competiveness of residency - Very high
Years of training required - Three years after a first year of residency in internal medicine, neurology, pediatrics, surgery, family medicine or emergency medicine.
Subspecialty/Fellowship Training - fellowships are offered for those who wish further training in cornea and external disease, cataract and refractive surgery, glaucoma, uveitis and ocular immunology, vitreoretinal diseases, ophthalmic plastic surgery, neuro-ophthalmology, pediatric ophthalmology, and ophthalmic pathology.

Values & Personality Traits of Physicians in Ophthalmology

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Values Match

Specialists Value

Achievement
Good income
Independence
Taking care of people
Working with my hands

Specialists do not value

Creativity
Decision making
Feedback from others

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The American Academy of Ophthalmology
The American Academy of Ophthalmology is the largest national membership association of Eye M.D.s. Ophthalmologists are medical and osteopathic physicians who provide comprehensive eye care, including medical, surgical and optical care.... MORE >

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