JobSOC 29-1241

Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric

Diagnose and perform surgery to treat and help prevent disorders and diseases of the eye. May also provide vision services for treatment including glasses and contacts.

Definition from U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA) (O*NET 31.0 (August 2026)).

01.

Studied through

4 programs

Medicine51.1201
Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy51.1202
Ophthalmology Residency Program61.1401
Ophthalmology Residency/Fellowship Programs, Other61.1499

02.

Draws on

Medicine and Dentistry4.5 of 5
English Language4.4 of 5
Customer and Personal Service4.1 of 5
Biology3.8 of 5
Administration and Management3.6 of 5

Importance as rated in O*NET (1 to 5); areas rated 3.5 or more, up to eight.