OSCA 2024 · 264934 · Skill level 1
Ophthalmologist: OSCA 264934
ABS OSCA 2024 v1.0 · visa lists checked 21 October 2026
Ophthalmologist is OSCA 2024 code 264934. It corresponds to ANZSCO 253914 Ophthalmologist, which is on the CSOL and MLTSSL. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.
ANZSCO equivalent
ANZSCO code for OSCA 264934
Skilled visa lists still use ANZSCO codes, so this is the code that decides your visa options.
ANZSCO 253914
Ophthalmologist
On the Core Skills Occupation List, Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List.
Visas for ANZSCO 253914
The job
What an ophthalmologist does
Provides diagnostic, treatment and preventative medical and surgical services related to diseases, injuries and deficiencies of the human eye and associated structures.
Skill level 1: Bachelor degree or higher, or at least 5 years of relevant experience
Registration or licensing is required.
Also known as
- Eye Specialist
- Eye Surgeon
Main tasks
Main tasks
- Conducts comprehensive eye examinations to assess eye health, and diagnose and treat eye conditions
- Prescribes and administers medications and treatment for eye diseases and injuries
- Performs surgical procedures on the eye such as cataract removal or laser eye surgery
- Orders and interprets diagnostic tests and collaborates with other Health Professionals to manage patients' overall health
- Prescribes and fits corrective lenses such as glasses or contact lenses
Unit group 2649
Other occupations in Other Medical Practitioners
Questions
OSCA 264934: common questions
What is the OSCA code for ophthalmologist?
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 264934?
Is Ophthalmologist on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
Does Home Affairs use OSCA codes for visas?
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Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, OSCA 2024 v1.0 (CC BY 4.0); Department of Home Affairs, checked 21 October 2026. General information only, not immigration advice.
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