Air Force AFSC · Medical
45EX Ophthalmologist
Overview
Ophthalmologists provide medical and surgical treatment for ocular problems requiring routine or emergency care. They treat conditions ranging from common vision deficiencies to serious eye conditions and injuries.
Core Skills
- Clinical diagnostics and imaging interpretation
- Use of ophthalmic diagnostic systems
- Clinical decision support and treatment planning
- Patient data analysis and documentation
- Practice and clinic management
- Interdisciplinary care coordination
- Risk management and quality assurance
- Patient communication and education
- Policy and protocol development
- Leadership of clinical teams
Civilian Software & Tools
- eClinicalWorks EHR software
- Epic Systems
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Allscripts PM
- athenahealth athenaCollector
- Automatic Data Processing AdvancedMD EHR
- Benchmark Systems Benchmark Clinical EHR
Civilian Career Paths
- Physician
- Surgery
- Emergency Medicine
Training & Development
Getting Started
- State Medical License (MD/DO)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Career Growth
- American Board of Ophthalmology Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
What the Work Involves
- Perform comprehensive examinations of the visual system to determine the nature or extent of ocular disorders.
- Provide or direct the provision of postoperative care.
- Diagnose or treat injuries, disorders, or diseases of the eye and eye structures including the cornea, sclera, conjunctiva, or eyelids.
- Develop or implement plans and procedures for ophthalmologic services.
- Prescribe or administer topical or systemic medications to treat ophthalmic conditions and to manage pain.
Related Occupations
- Pediatric Surgeons
- Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric
- Cardiologists
- Dermatologists
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: graduate-level education or extensive experience.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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