Optometrist

Eye Care Hospital

Roles and Responsibilities:

Comprehensive Eye Examinations:

Perform detailed eye exams to assess visual health, refractive errors, and diagnose ocular diseases or abnormalities.

Use specialized equipment (., phoropters, slit-lamps, retinoscopes) to measure vision and detect conditions like glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy.

Prescription of Glasses and Contact Lenses:

Determine the correct prescription for eyeglasses and contact lenses based on the patients visual needs.

Provide advice on the best optical solutions for various visual impairments.

Pre- and Post-Operative Care:

Work with ophthalmologists to assist in pre-operative and post-operative assessments for patients undergoing eye surgeries such as cataract surgery, LASIK, or retinal surgeries.

Monitor patient recovery, provide post-operative care advice, and follow-up consultations.

Diagnosis and Treatment of Eye Conditions:

Identify and manage conditions such as dry eyes, eye infections, and allergies.

Prescribe medications such as eye drops or ointments as needed.

Refer patients to ophthalmologists or specialists for more advanced treatments if necessary.

Patient Education:

Educate patients on proper eye care, visual hygiene, and preventive practices to maintain optimal eye health.

Provide guidance on managing chronic conditions like diabetes or hypertension that could affect vision.

Collaborative Care:

Work in collaboration with ophthalmologists, opticians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure the patient receives comprehensive and quality eye care.

Participate in patient case discussions and interdisciplinary meetings to coordinate treatment plans.

Maintenance of Medical Records:

Keep accurate and detailed patient records including visual health history, treatments provided, and any changes in eye conditions.

Ensure compliance with all regulatory standards and confidentiality practices.

Clinical Research and Development:

Stay updated with the latest development

• Experience

  3 - 8 Years

• No. of Openings

  1

• Education

  Any Bachelor Degree

• Role

  Optometrist

• Industry Type

  Hospitals / Medical / Healthcare Equipments

• Gender

  Male

• Job Country

  India

• Type of Job

  Full Time

• Work Location Type

  Work from Office

• Face interview location

  Gandhi Nagar, Main Road, Berhampur Ganjam, Odisha