Study Ophthalmology abroad
An Ophthalmology program is a comprehensive study of the eyes, ocular physiology and anatomy, vision disorders, and eye surgeries. Candidates will learn about vision assessment, treating eye diseases and eye-related surgical procedures.
$124,300: average annual salary of an optometrist
Estimated worth of the ophthalmology industry
Average annual salary of an ophthalmologist
9% projected growth in employment for optometrists
About Ophthalmology
Is studying Ophthalmology right for me?
Study options and costs
A master's in ophthalmology is a focused program where students can choose an area of specialisation to focus on. A Master's of Science (MSc) in Ophthalmology will help students perform a wider range of tasks in research and academia. It usually takes 2 years to complete and costs around $8,472 to $12,248 per year depending on the country and the school they choose to attend.
Future outlook
Career pathways for Ophthalmology graduates
Optometrists
These eye care specialists diagnose and treat a variety of eye diseases. They perform vision tests, prescribe glasses and lenses, promote eye hygiene, provide vision therapy and may even perform operative care.
Ophthalmologist
An ophthalmologist is a medical or osteopathic doctor who specialises in eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists differ from optometrists and opticians in their levels of training and in what they can diagnose and treat. These individuals earn on average 149,675 per year.
Ophthalmology Surgeon
An ophthalmic surgeon specialises more in surgery than a traditional ophthalmologist. They will likely spend most of their days consulting with patients and performing surgery in the operating room. Ophthalmic surgeons may also spend time doing scientific and medical research. Their annual average income is around $208,981.
Ophthalmology lecturer
An ophthalmology professor/lecturer is responsible for providing direct patient care, consultative services, outpatient services and care of hospitalized patients. They will participate in all teaching activities of the department including conferences and lectures. The average annual income of an ophthalmology professor/lecturer is $95,842.
Ophthalmology consultant
Ophthalmology consultant provide clinical leadership in developing services. This involves working closely with administrators, commissioners, optometrists, and other clinicians. The average annual income of an ophthalmology consultant is $84,559.
Available scholarships
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At University of Waterloo
Waterloo , Canada
Trình độ chuyên môn
Master's Degree
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