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Ophthalmology is a branch of medicine involving diagnosis and treatment of the eye and visual system. It is unusual in that it is both a medical and surgical specialty, making the ophthalmologist both physician and surgeon. Ophthalmology provides an abundance of opportunities for those with a keen eye for detail, an interest in technology and of course, a steady hand.
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Lewis, A. (2020). Ophthalmology as a Career. In: Liu, C., Lee, H. (eds) Fundamentals in Ophthalmic Practice . Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-28841-9_1
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