Being detail oriented and well organised in your daily work are essential skills for ophthalmologists. They need to juggle many patient records and stay up to date with research. Good hand-eye coordination is essential for performing microsurgery and other procedures on patients. Effective communication skills are also necessary for working closely with other medical professionals, patients, and their families.
Skills/attributes
- Good attention to detail and organisational abilities
- Perform well under pressure
- Exceptional dexterity for microsurgery
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong research skills