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Ophthalmology Chris Holm
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What is Ophthalmology? the branch of medicine concerned with the study and treatment of disorders and diseases of the eye
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Jobs of an Ophthalmologist
Vision services, including eye exams Medical eye care -- for conditions like glaucoma, iritis, and chemical burns Surgical eye care -- for trauma, crossed eyes, cataracts, glaucoma, and other problems Plastic surgery -- to raise droopy eyelids or smooth out wrinkles
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Education for Ophthalmology
Completion of medical school plus 3-8 years of internship and residency; state licensure also required
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Colleges for Ophthalmology
Mayo Medical School Ranked #1 in the nation John Hopkins School of Medicine University of California San Francisco Ranked #2 in the nation UCSF School of Medicine Ranked #3 in the nation Perelman School of Medicine
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Demand for Ophthalmologists
The job outlook for ophthalmologists is set to increase by 14% from In 2014 there were 23,861 Ophthalmologists in the United States By 2024 it is projected that there will be 27,202 in the U.s
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Income of an Ophthalmologist
Lowest: Highest: Average: $278,549 $234,135 $318,642
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Day in the Life of an Ophthalmologist
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Sources https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job- profiles/ophthalmologist
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