OPTOMETRIST

Job Description

Job Description

Job Purpose

Perform vision tests and analyze results. Diagnose sight problems, such as nearsightedness or farsightedness and eye diseases. Promote eye health by counseling patients, including explaining how to clean and wear contact lenses.

Duties and responsibilities

• Provide outpatient care for patients with eye-related disorders and conditions.
• Conduct routine eye examinations, including visual field tests.
• Determine each patient’s visual acuity, field of vision and hand-eye coordination.
• Take detailed medical histories for all patients, including current and past prescription medications.
• Evaluate eye-related symptoms, such as discharge, redness and inflammation
• Prescribe corrective lenses when required.
• Refer patients to board-certified ophthalmologists when required for more holistic eye care.
• Educate patients on proper eye care.
• Identify eye health safety factors that could impact vision, such as working around chemicals or in front of a computer.
• Advise patients about proper eye hygiene and care.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications