Optometrist

JOB SUMMARY

The Optometrist provides general optometry care. Performs consultations as well as medical evaluations and comprehensive evaluations of patient. Provides both pre- and post-operative optometric care to patients. Diagnoses and treats diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide full scope medical and refractive eye services directly to patients.
• Maintain a full patient schedule of comprehensive and follow up exams.
• Examine eyes, using observation, instruments and pharmaceutical agents, to determine visual acuity and perception, focus and coordination and to diagnose diseases and other abnormalities.
• Perform vision tests, analyze test results and develop a treatment plan.
• Prescribe, supply, fit and adjust eyeglasses, contact lenses and other vision aids.
• Prescribe medications to treat eye diseases if state laws permit.
• Educate and counsel patients on contact lens care, visual hygiene, lighting arrangements and safety factors.
• Consult with and refer patients to ophthalmologist or other health care practitioner if additional medical treatment is determined necessary.
• Prescribe therapeutic procedures to correct or conserve vision.
• Diagnose sight problems, such as nearsightedness or farsightedness and eye diseases, such as glaucoma.
• Promote eye health by counseling patients, including explaining how to clean and wear contact lenses.
• Works with support staff in providing exam reports back to referring and/or Primary Care Physician.
• Works with and guides technician(s) to assist in providing eye exam services.