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Ophthalmologist job description
A ready advert for a Ophthalmologist job in Libya, in Arabic and English. Post it on jobs.ly and edit it to fit your organization.
About the job
We are looking for an ophthalmologist to examine eyes and to diagnose and treat eye diseases with medicine and surgery, including cataract, glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy.
Duties and responsibilities
- Examine eyes with a slit lamp and check visual acuity and eye pressure
- Diagnose and treat eye conditions such as infections, glaucoma and retinal disease
- Perform cataract surgery with lens implants and minor eye and eyelid operations
- Check the retina of patients with diabetes and high blood pressure and see them for regular follow-up
- Interpret OCT, visual field and angiography tests
- Treat eye injuries and remove foreign bodies in emergencies
- Examine children's eyes, diagnose squint and lazy eye and refer them for the right treatment
- Give laser treatment and intravitreal injections to patients who need them
Working conditions
- Call-outs for eye emergencies
Requirements
- Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBCh) with a specialty qualification in ophthalmology (Libyan or Arab Board or equivalent, or a master's degree) and a licence to practise
- 3 to 6 years of experience in ophthalmology
The years of experience follow the level you choose when posting.
Skills
- Ophthalmology
- Slit-lamp examination
- Cataract surgery
- Glaucoma management
- Retinal disease
- OCT interpretation
- Patient communication
Preferred
- Experience in phacoemulsification cataract surgery
- Subspecialty training in retina, cornea or paediatric ophthalmology
- Good medical English
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