Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric

Health Science
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.

What an ophthalmologist, except pediatric does

Become an ophthalmologist, except pediatric

If you enjoy doing these activities, you might make a good ophthalmologist, except pediatric

  • Reading work related information.
  • Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.
  • Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.
  • Understanding people's reactions.
  • Looking for ways to help people.

Discover what you could earn in Washington

  • Average hourly rate is $165 per hour with an average salary of $344,200 per year.

Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric job outlook

  • There are 272 workers in this occupation in Washington.

Education needed

Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).

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