Job of the Month: Ophthalmologist

Each month, the GeneEd newsletter features a Job of the Month that correlates with our featured Course of the Month.  Relevant e-Learning courses from the GeneEd catalog are linked to the monthly job description, providing a handy resource for people who wish to enhance their qualifications for that career. The free course of the month for August is “Ophthalmology: Physiology.”

Ophthalmologists are physicians who diagnose and treat diseases of the eye, including glaucoma and cataracts; vision problems such as nearsightedness; and eye injuries. Optometrists (who test vision and prescribe corrective lenses) and family doctors often refer patients with serious eye conditions to ophthalmologists. Because of their extensive training, ophthalmologists can often link eye problems to other disorders. For example, they are sometimes the first to detect brain tumors, diabetes, or multiple sclerosis.

Ophthalmologists undergo extensive training after high school: four years of college, four years of medical school, one year of internship, and three years of training as hospital residents in ophthalmology. After their internships, students take a series of exams to become licensed to practice general medicine. After their residencies, ophthalmologists must pass exams and other requirements for certification in their specialty.

GeneEd e-Learning courses can help you or someone you know become familiar with the subject matter of ophthalmology. View the GeneEd courses about ophthalmology by clicking here.

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