About
An Ophthalmologist is a medical doctor (MD) or a doctor of osteopathic medicine (DO) who specializes in eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are trained to perform eye exams, diagnose and treat disease, prescribe medications and perform eye surgery. They also write prescriptions for eyeglasses and contact lenses
Various Paths To Follow
Path 1
- 12th with…
- MBBS
- MD/ MS in…
- Fellowship
Path 2
- 12th with…
- MBBS
- DNB in Op…
- Fellowship
Path 3
- 12th with…
- MBBS
- Diploma …
Know More About Ophthalmology / Eye Specialist
Skills | Personality | Interests Required
Skills & Aptitude
Active Listening
Speaking
Oral Comprehension
Near Vision
Personality
Cooperation
Interests
Realistic
Investigative
Social
Jobs, Future Prospects & Salaries
Future Prospect
Past Job Trends
Salary Growth In India
| Min Salary | Max Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Entry Level | 500000 | 900000 |
| Middle Level | 900000 | 1500000 |
| Senior Level | 1500000 | 2000000 |
Salaries Across Globe
India
₹ 980000 - ₹ 7200000
US
$ 200000 - $ 400000
UK
£ 37000 - £ 150000
Canada
$ 180000 - $ 440000
Germany
₰ 50000 - ₰ 300000
AUS
₳ 150000 - ₳ 600000
Singapore
$ 800000 - $ 600000
Famous Personalities
Adolf Gaston Eugen Fick
Adolf Gaston Eugen Fick (22 February 1852 – 11
February 1937) was a German ophthalmologist who invented the contact
lens. He was the nephew of the German physiologist Adolf Eugen Fick, and
the son of the German anatomy professor Franz Ludwig Fick.
Eric John Arnott
Eric John Arnott was a British ophthalmologist and surgeon who specialized in cataracts, a
condition which in many parts of the world still remains the principal cause of
blindness. He is known for inventing new surgical techniques for treatment of
various ophthalmological disorders, and received professional awards for his
contributions.
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