Required Optometrist - Bangalore

Key Responsibilities:

1. Vision Testing and Eye Examination

• Conduct comprehensive vision assessments and refraction tests to determine visual acuity, eye coordination, and depth perception.
• Evaluate patients for myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, presbyopia , and binocular vision anomalies.
• Use diagnostic instruments like autorefractors, retinoscopes, phoropters, keratometers , and slit lamps.

2. Prescription and Lens Recommendation

• Prescribe appropriate corrective lenses (glasses or contact lenses) based on the results of vision testing.
• Recommend specific lens types such as single vision, bifocals, progressives, or specialty lenses for occupational needs or eye conditions.
• Ensure that prescriptions meet regulatory and optical standards.

3. Detection of Eye Disorders

• Identify and monitor signs of common eye diseases including glaucoma, cataracts, dry eyes, retinal disorders, and diabetic eye disease .
• Refer patients to ophthalmologists or specialists for surgical or advanced medical treatment when necessary.
• Perform screenings for systemic conditions that affect eye health, such as diabetes or hypertension.

4. Patient Consultation and Counseling

• Educate patients about eye hygiene, digital eye strain, lifestyle modifications , and preventive care.
• Explain diagnosis, prescription, and treatment plans in a clear and empathetic manner.
• Address patient concerns regarding eye discomfort, blurry vision, headaches, or lens adjustments.

5. Contact Lens Fitting and Care

• Perform contact lens fitting and trials , including rigid gas-permeable (RGP), soft, toric, or multifocal lenses.
• Instruct patients on proper contact lens handling, hygiene, and wearing schedules .
• Monitor and manage any complications related to lens wear, such as dryness, infection, or corneal abrasions.

6. Use and Maintenance of Equipment

• Operate and maintain diagnostic tools such as tonometers, fundus cameras, visual field analyzers , and optical coherence tomography (OCT) machines.
• Calibrate and troubleshoot optometric equipment as needed.
• Ensure sterilization and safety protocols for instruments and examination rooms.

7. Record Keeping and Reporting

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records , including test results, prescriptions, and follow-up notes.
• Use electronic medical records (EMR) systems or practice management software as required.
• Assist in generating patient reports, treatment summaries, or referrals when necessary.

8. Inventory and Optical Support (if in retail/clinic)

• Assist in the selection of frames, lenses, and coatings based on prescription and patient needs.
• Ensure inventory of contact lenses, trial kits, and diagnostic drops is maintained.
• Collaborate with optical sales staff to ensure customer satisfaction and clarity of prescription-related queries.