[Core] [49% incumbents] Perform comprehensive examinations of the visual system to determine the nature or extent of ocular disorders.
  DWAs: Test patient vision.

[Core] [49% incumbents] Educate patients about maintenance and promotion of healthy vision.
  DWAs: Provide health and wellness advice to patients, program participants, or caregivers.

[Core] [49% incumbents] Document or evaluate patients' medical histories.
  DWAs: Record patient medical histories.

[Core] [49% incumbents] Perform laser surgeries to alter, remove, reshape, or replace ocular tissue.
  DWAs: Operate on patients to treat conditions.

[Core] [49% incumbents] Prescribe ophthalmologic treatments or therapies such as chemotherapy, cryotherapy, or low vision therapy.
  DWAs: Prescribe treatments or therapies.

[Supplemental] [49% incumbents] Instruct interns, residents, or others in ophthalmologic procedures and techniques.
  DWAs: Train medical providers.

[Supplemental] [49% incumbents] Conduct clinical or laboratory-based research in ophthalmology.
  DWAs: Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues.

[Core] [48% incumbents] Diagnose or treat injuries, disorders, or diseases of the eye and eye structures including the cornea, sclera, conjunctiva, or eyelids.
  DWAs: Diagnose medical conditions. | Treat chronic diseases or disorders.

[Core] [48% incumbents] Develop or implement plans and procedures for ophthalmologic services.
  DWAs: Develop medical treatment plans.

[Core] [48% incumbents] Prescribe or administer topical or systemic medications to treat ophthalmic conditions and to manage pain.
  DWAs: Administer non-intravenous medications. | Prescribe medications.

[Core] [48% incumbents] Develop treatment plans based on patients' histories and goals, the nature and severity of disorders, and treatment risks and benefits.
  DWAs: Develop medical treatment plans.

[Core] [48% incumbents] Perform ophthalmic surgeries such as cataract, glaucoma, refractive, corneal, vitro-retinal, eye muscle, or oculoplastic surgeries.
  DWAs: Operate on patients to treat conditions.

[Core] [48% incumbents] Provide ophthalmic consultation to other medical professionals.
  DWAs: Advise medical personnel regarding healthcare issues.

[Core] [48% incumbents] Refer patients for more specialized treatments when conditions exceed the experience, expertise, or scope of practice of practitioner.
  DWAs: Refer patients to other healthcare practitioners or health resources.

[Core] [48% incumbents] Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of health professionals to provide optimal patient care.
  DWAs: Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.

[Core] [48% incumbents] Prescribe corrective lenses such as glasses or contact lenses.
  DWAs: Prescribe assistive medical devices or related treatments.

[Core] [47% incumbents] Provide or direct the provision of postoperative care.
  DWAs: Monitor patients following surgeries or other treatments.

[Core] [47% incumbents] Perform, order, or interpret the results of diagnostic or clinical tests.
  DWAs: Analyze test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment. | Order medical diagnostic or clinical tests.

--- SKILLS ---
  Reading Comprehension (imp:4.25 lvl:5.62) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Critical Thinking (imp:4.25 lvl:4.88) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Active Listening (imp:4.12 lvl:4.75) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Writing (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Speaking (imp:4.00 lvl:4.12) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Active Learning (imp:4.00 lvl:4.25) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Monitoring (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Science (imp:3.88 lvl:3.75) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
  Learning Strategies (imp:3.38 lvl:3.88) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Mathematics (imp:3.00 lvl:3.62) — Using mathematics to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:4.55 lvl:6.11) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  English Language (imp:4.37 lvl:5.02) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:4.08 lvl:5.17) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Biology (imp:3.83 lvl:4.11) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Administration and Management (imp:3.62 lvl:3.80) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Education and Training (imp:3.49 lvl:5.01) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Mathematics (imp:3.25 lvl:4.11) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Computers and Electronics (imp:3.13 lvl:4.02) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Psychology (imp:3.04 lvl:3.77) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Economics and Accounting (imp:2.87 lvl:2.89) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Administrative (imp:2.81 lvl:3.53) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Law and Government (imp:2.73 lvl:2.44) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.70 lvl:2.67) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:2.60 lvl:3.19) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Public Safety and Security (imp:2.55 lvl:2.29) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Sales and Marketing (imp:2.44 lvl:2.93) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Chemistry (imp:2.42 lvl:2.39) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:2.32 lvl:2.42) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Physics (imp:2.20 lvl:2.34) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Communications and Media (imp:2.09 lvl:2.15) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.94 lvl:1.49) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Production and Processing (imp:1.87 lvl:2.19) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Engineering and Technology (imp:1.87 lvl:1.46) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Telecommunications (imp:1.84 lvl:1.43) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Foreign Language (imp:1.81 lvl:1.52) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Mechanical (imp:1.73 lvl:1.45) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  History and Archeology (imp:1.59 lvl:1.19) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Design (imp:1.58) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Building and Construction (imp:1.46) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Geography (imp:1.37) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Fine Arts (imp:1.37) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  Transportation (imp:1.36) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Food Production (imp:1.09) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food

--- ABILITIES ---
  Written Comprehension (imp:4.25 lvl:5.00) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:4.25 lvl:5.62) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:4.25 lvl:5.38) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Near Vision (imp:4.25 lvl:5.12) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Oral Comprehension (imp:4.12 lvl:5.12) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Oral Expression (imp:4.12 lvl:4.88) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:4.12 lvl:4.88) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Written Expression (imp:4.00 lvl:4.62) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Speech Recognition (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Speech Clarity (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Finger Dexterity (imp:3.88 lvl:4.12) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Information Ordering (imp:3.75 lvl:4.00) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:3.75 lvl:4.38) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.62 lvl:3.88) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Selective Attention (imp:3.38 lvl:3.38) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Control Precision (imp:3.38 lvl:4.12) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Originality (imp:3.12 lvl:3.88) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Perceptual Speed (imp:3.12 lvl:3.38) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Manual Dexterity (imp:3.12 lvl:3.38) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Far Vision (imp:3.12 lvl:3.75) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:3.00 lvl:3.88) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Number Facility (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Visualization (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:3.00 lvl:3.38) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Memorization (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Time Sharing (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Response Orientation (imp:2.88 lvl:2.62) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.75 lvl:3.12) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Depth Perception (imp:2.50 lvl:2.50) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:2.38 lvl:2.25) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Rate Control (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Reaction Time (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Spatial Orientation (imp:2.00 lvl:1.12) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Static Strength (imp:2.00 lvl:1.12) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Night Vision (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:2.00 lvl:1.25) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:2.00 lvl:1.25) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Trunk Strength (imp:1.88 lvl:1.38) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Sound Localization (imp:1.88 lvl:0.88) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Extent Flexibility (imp:1.75 lvl:1.12) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Stamina (imp:1.50 lvl:0.62) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:1.50 lvl:0.75) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.25 lvl:0.38) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Dynamic Strength (imp:1.25 lvl:0.38) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:4.73 lvl:6.42) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.72 lvl:6.07) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:4.68 lvl:5.83) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:4.64 lvl:5.83) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Getting Information (imp:4.63 lvl:5.65) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:4.63 lvl:6.07) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:4.63 lvl:5.99) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Processing Information (imp:4.55 lvl:6.21) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:4.50 lvl:5.75) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:4.46 lvl:5.60) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.37 lvl:5.66) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:4.32 lvl:4.83) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:4.32 lvl:5.32) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:4.13 lvl:5.58) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:4.07 lvl:5.21) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:4.02 lvl:5.45) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.94 lvl:5.13) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.86 lvl:4.80) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.85 lvl:5.25) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.79 lvl:4.61) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:3.77 lvl:4.82) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:3.76 lvl:4.32) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:3.70 lvl:4.55) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:3.62 lvl:4.05) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:3.61 lvl:4.90) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.58 lvl:4.68) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.55 lvl:4.53) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:3.52 lvl:4.87) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.51 lvl:4.18) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:3.13 lvl:3.91) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Working with Computers (imp:3.05 lvl:3.02) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:2.98 lvl:3.60) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.97 lvl:3.88) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.95 lvl:3.64) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:2.94 lvl:3.98) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:2.71 lvl:2.90) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:2.66 lvl:3.38) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:2.60 lvl:3.41) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:2.54 lvl:3.04) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:2.48 lvl:2.53) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:2.31 lvl:2.68) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:10.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:9.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Integrity (imp:8.00) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Cautiousness (imp:7.00) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:6.00) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Cooperation (imp:5.00) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Achievement Orientation (imp:4.00) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Attention to Detail (imp:3.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Self-Control (imp:3.00) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Dependability (imp:2.87) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Cautiousness (imp:2.62) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Integrity (imp:2.32) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Self-Control (imp:2.26) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:2.24) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Achievement Orientation (imp:2.21) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Perseverance (imp:2.08) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Stress Tolerance (imp:2.06) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Cooperation (imp:2.03) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Stress Tolerance (imp:2.00) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.87) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Sincerity (imp:1.81) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy (imp:1.77) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Social Orientation (imp:1.56) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Innovation (imp:1.47) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Leadership Orientation (imp:1.31) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Initiative (imp:1.23) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability (imp:1.19) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:1.14) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Perseverance (imp:1.00) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Optimism (imp:0.93) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Humility (imp:0.81) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:4.00 lvl:4.12) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:4.00 lvl:4.12) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Service Orientation (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Time Management (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Coordination (imp:3.75 lvl:4.00) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Instructing (imp:3.75 lvl:4.62) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Persuasion (imp:3.62 lvl:3.75) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Negotiation (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Operations Monitoring (imp:3.00 lvl:2.50) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Systems Analysis (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:3.00 lvl:3.50) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Operation and Control (imp:2.75 lvl:2.25) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.62 lvl:2.38) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Management of Material Resources (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Operations Analysis (imp:2.00 lvl:2.12) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Technology Design (imp:2.00 lvl:1.25) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Troubleshooting (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.88 lvl:1.00) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Programming (imp:1.88 lvl:1.00) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.50 lvl:0.62) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Repairing (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 8,950
  annual_median    : $300,080
  annual_pct10     : $100,180
  annual_pct25     : $173,650
  annual_pct75     : $421,530
  annual_pct90     : $489,710
  annual_mean      : $304,650
  hourly_median    : $144.27

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Rhode Island ($450,370)
  lowest_state     : Kentucky ($101,940)
  dispersion_ratio : 4.418x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (34 total) ---
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:    8,450  median: $ 303,920
  Educational Services                     emp:      260  median: $ 225,210
  Retail Trade                             emp:      110  median: $ 160,150

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (3 total) ---
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:    8,450  median: $ 303,920
  Educational Services                     emp:      260  median: $ 225,210
  Retail Trade                             emp:      110  median: $ 160,150

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--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Vision therapy (similarity: 0.2083)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vision_therapy
  QID: Q7936207
  Extract: Vision therapy (VT), or behavioral optometry, is an umbrella term for alternative medicine treatments using eye exercises, based around the pseudoscientific claim that vision problems are the true underlying cause of learning difficulties, particularly in children. Vision therapy has not been shown 

  Title: Twilight anesthesia (similarity: 0.3019)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twilight_anesthesia
  QID: Q17150262
  Extract: Twilight anesthesia is an anesthetic technique where a mild dose of sedation is applied to induce anxiolysis, hypnosis, and anterograde amnesia. The patient is not unconscious, but sedated. During surgery or other medical procedures, the patient is under what is known as a "twilight state", where th

  Title: Boston keratoprosthesis (similarity: 0.2105)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston_keratoprosthesis
  QID: Q4948238
  Extract: Boston keratoprosthesis is a collar button design keratoprosthesis or artificial cornea. It is composed of a front plate with a stem, which houses the optical portion of the device, a back plate and a titanium locking c-ring. It is available in type I and type II formats. The type I design is used m

  Title: Cataract surgery (similarity: 0.2800)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cataract_surgery
  QID: Q1818260
  Extract: Cataract surgery, also called lens replacement surgery, is the removal of the natural lens of the eye that has developed a cataract, an opaque or cloudy area. The eye's natural lens is usually replaced with an artificial intraocular lens (IOL) implant.

  Title: POLR3-related leukodystrophy (similarity: 0.0968)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/POLR3-related_leukodystrophy
  QID: Q106975812
  Extract: POLR3-related leukodystrophy is a rare hereditary disorder which is caused by mutations in RNA polymerase III subunit genes, such as POLR3A, POLR3B, POLR3K, POLR3D, POLR1C. Patients with POLR3-related leukodystrophy usually experience cognitive deficits, with or without endocrine problems, dental an

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong O*NET data with detailed work activities, comprehensive wage data from BLS OEWS May 2025, and clear education requirements. High confidence supported by specific task descriptions and robust related occupation mappings.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-03T19:22:36.947900+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,599
tokens_output        : 4,413
cost_usd             : $0.047615
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match found, though related surgical procedures like cataract surgery and vision therapy provide context for ophthalmologic practice. The semantic neighbors suggest limited Wikipedia coverage of the broader profession.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Ophthalmologists are medical doctors who specialize in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system. They perform comprehensive eye examinations, conduct surgical procedures including laser surgeries and cataract operations, and provide medical treatments ranging from prescribing medications to advanced therapeutic interventions. These physicians combine extensive medical knowledge with precise surgical skills to preserve and restore vision across diverse patient populations.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
An ophthalmologist begins their day reviewing patient charts and medical histories to prepare for comprehensive eye examinations. They perform detailed visual system evaluations, using specialized equipment to identify ocular disorders and assess the nature and extent of eye conditions. Throughout the day, they diagnose conditions affecting the cornea, retina, and other eye structures, prescribing appropriate treatments or medications. Surgical procedures may include laser surgeries to reshape or remove ocular tissue, cataract removal, or complex retinal repairs. They document findings in electronic health records, educate patients about vision maintenance, and may conduct research or train medical residents in ophthalmologic techniques. Administrative duties include developing treatment plans and coordinating care with other healthcare providers.

WHO THRIVES:
Individuals who excel as ophthalmologists possess exceptional attention to detail and demonstrate high dependability, as evidenced by the critical importance ratings for these work styles. They have strong investigative and social interests, combining analytical problem-solving abilities with genuine care for patient welfare. Success requires superior near vision capabilities and precise hand-eye coordination for delicate surgical procedures. These professionals must excel at pattern recognition and inductive reasoning to diagnose complex ocular conditions from subtle visual cues. Strong communication skills are essential for explaining complex medical conditions to patients and collaborating with healthcare teams.

CAREER ENTRY:
Becoming an ophthalmologist requires completion of a four-year medical degree followed by a one-year internship and a three-year ophthalmology residency program. Post-doctoral training is completed by 42.1% of practitioners, often involving subspecialty fellowships in areas like corneal disease, retinal disorders, or pediatric ophthalmology. The extensive preparation reflects Job Zone 5 requirements, with many professionals also pursuing additional certifications in specialized techniques like refractive surgery. Board certification through the American Board of Ophthalmology is typically required for practice.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Ophthalmologists can advance into subspecialty practice areas such as corneal disease, glaucoma, retinal disorders, or oculoplastic surgery, with many completing fellowship training for these specializations. Leadership opportunities include becoming department heads at hospitals, directing ophthalmology residency programs, or establishing private practice groups. Academic pathways involve conducting clinical or laboratory research, publishing in medical journals, and training the next generation of eye care professionals. Some transition into administrative roles within healthcare systems or pursue entrepreneurial ventures in medical device development or surgical center management.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
According to BLS OEWS May 2025 data, ophthalmologists earn a median annual salary of $300,080, with employment of 8,950 nationwide. The wage range spans from $100,180 to $489,710, reflecting significant variation based on geographic location, subspecialty focus, and practice setting. Rhode Island offers the highest compensation at $450,370 annually, while Kentucky represents the lowest at $101,940, creating a 4.42x geographic wage differential. The vast majority (94.4%) work in health care and social assistance settings, with smaller numbers in educational services and retail trade. Strong demand exists due to an aging population requiring increased eye care services, particularly for age-related conditions like cataracts and macular degeneration.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Ophthalmology faces moderate automation pressure in diagnostic activities, with AI systems increasingly capable of identifying diabetic retinopathy and other conditions from retinal imaging. However, the core work activities of performing surgery, making complex clinical decisions, and providing patient care remain largely automation-resistant due to the precision manual dexterity required and the need for nuanced patient interaction. Advanced surgical robots may assist with procedures but will likely augment rather than replace physician capabilities, particularly for delicate microsurgical techniques.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [knowledge_overlap] Optometrists (29-1041.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles share high-level medicine and customer service knowledge with vision-focused expertise.
    data: Medicine and Dentistry knowledge level 6.1
    data: Customer and Personal Service knowledge level 5.2
    data: Both focus on eye care
  [riasec_cluster] Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric (29-1242.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both show strong Investigative (I) and Social (S) RIASEC patterns typical of medical specialists.
    data: RIASEC I:6.24, S:5.46
    data: Job Zone 5
    data: Surgery and diagnosis focus
  [skill_overlap] Dermatologists (29-1213.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both require exceptional visual examination skills and precise diagnostic abilities for specialized organ systems.
    data: Near Vision ability importance 4.2
    data: Problem Sensitivity importance 4.2
    data: Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events importance 4.7
  [career_pathway] Ophthalmic Medical Technologists (29-2099.05) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Technologists work directly under ophthalmologists and may pursue medical school to become physicians.
    data: Related occupation listing
    data: Both work in ophthalmology
    data: Shared knowledge of eye care procedures
  [task_similarity] Neurologists (29-1217.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both conduct research, train medical residents, and manage complex diagnostic workups for specialized conditions.
    data: Conduct clinical or laboratory-based research
    data: Instruct interns, residents
    data: Making Decisions and Solving Problems importance 4.7

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['ophthalmologist', 'eye doctor', 'eye surgeon', 'retina specialist', 'cornea specialist', 'glaucoma specialist', 'refractive surgeon', 'oculoplastic']
  exclude_keywords : ['optometrist', 'pediatric', 'technician', 'assistant', 'nurse']
  title_patterns   : ['MD Ophthalmology', 'Eye Surgeon', 'Retina Specialist', 'Corneal Surgeon', 'Glaucoma Doctor']
  common_variations: ['clinical ophthalmologist', 'surgical ophthalmologist', 'ophthalmology physician', 'medical doctor ophthalmology', 'eye specialist', 'vision surgeon', 'retinal surgeon', 'corneal specialist']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['tendency', 'others', 'equipment', 'medical', 'procedures', 'principles', 'vision', 'eye', 'techniques', 'patients', 'includes', 'control', 'objects', 'patient', 'problems', 'ideas', 'activities', 'treatment', 'care', 'resources']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
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others                     39  0.01381  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:97%  onet_tasks:3%
equipment                  24  0.00850  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:96%  inference:4%
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procedures                 16  0.00567  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:50%  inference:31%  onet_tasks:12%
principles                 16  0.00567  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
vision                     15  0.00531  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:27%  wikipedia:27%  inference:27%
eye                        15  0.00531  inference            inference:53%  wikipedia:27%  onet_tasks:20%
techniques                 14  0.00496  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:71%  inference:21%  onet_tasks:7%
patients                   13  0.00460  dwas                 dwas:38%  onet_tasks:31%  inference:15%
includes                   12  0.00425  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
control                    12  0.00425  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
objects                    12  0.00425  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
patient                    11  0.00390  inference            inference:45%  wikipedia:27%  dwas:18%
problems                   11  0.00390  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:82%  wikipedia:18%
ideas                      11  0.00390  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
activities                 11  0.00390  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:82%  inference:18%
treatment                  10  0.00354  dwas                 dwas:40%  onet_dimensions:30%  onet_tasks:20%
care                       10  0.00354  inference            inference:60%  onet_tasks:20%  onet_dimensions:20%
resources                  10  0.00354  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  dwas:10%
materials                  10  0.00354  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
body                       10  0.00354  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
disorders                   9  0.00319  inference            inference:44%  onet_tasks:33%  onet_dimensions:11%
services                    9  0.00319  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:67%  inference:22%  onet_tasks:11%
quickly                     9  0.00319  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
performing                  9  0.00319  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
orientation                 9  0.00319  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
identifying                 9  0.00319  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
developing                  9  0.00319  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
treatments                  8  0.00283  dwas                 dwas:38%  onet_tasks:25%  inference:25%
needs                       8  0.00283  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
problem                     8  0.00283  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
monitoring                  8  0.00283  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
rules                       8  0.00283  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
providing                   8  0.00283  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
standards                   8  0.00283  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
management                  8  0.00283  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
production                  8  0.00283  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
design                      8  0.00283  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  wikipedia:25%
events                      8  0.00283  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%