Optometrist

Overview

Examines, diagnoses and corrects to maximum efficiency patients’ medical and routine visual problems.  Treats patients, as appropriate, having a full range of eye problems and prescribes correction ranging from simple single vision lenses through prisms and ophitic lenses.

Responsibilities

Interviews, examines and treats patients having a full range of vision problems.

 

Determines such things as patients’ visual acuity; accommodation and refractive state at far and near point.

 

Conducts anterior segment tonometry and fundus (living eye) examination through biomicroscopy and other means.

 

Examines and prescribes contact lenses for refractive and medical diagnoses.

 

Interviews, examines and treats Low Vision patients and prescribes aids as needed.

 

Consults with Ophthalmologists and refers patients with indications of pathological condition when needed.

 

Provides care in an outpatient or inpatient basis as needed.

 

Generates reports back to referring clinician regarding mutual patient in a timely manner.

Qualifications

Competencies will be identified and assessed by the manager according to required timeframes.

Licensure

License to practice Optometry issued by the State Board of Optometry.

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If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed.

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