Ophthalmologists

The offices and examining rooms of most ophthalmologists are well equipped, attractive, well lighted, and well ventilated. There is usually at least one nurse-receptionist on the ophthalmologists' staff, and there may be several nurses, a laboratory technician, one or more secretaries, a bookkeeper, or receptionist.

Ophthalmologists usually see patients by appointments that are scheduled according to individual requirements. They may reserve all mornings for hospital visits and surgery. They may see patients in the office only on certain days of the week.

Ophthalmologists in academic medicine or in research have regular hours, work under good physical conditions, and often determine their own workload. Teaching and research ophthalmologists alike are usually provided with the best and most modern equipment.